Government of India launches official Covid-19 tracking app

The government of India has launched its official Covid-19 tracking app called Aarogya Setu. Developed by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology — through Public-Private Partnership under guidance of NIC — in just over four days, the app uses smartphones’ location data and Bluetooth to see if a user has been near a Covid-19 infected person. The app will share user data with the government in case anyone has been in contact with a person who has tested positive for coronavirus.

The app’s privacy policy makes it clear that user data will not be shared with third-parties. It clearly specifies that “Your data will be shared only with the Government of India. The app does not allow your name and mobile number to be disclosed to the public at large at any time.”