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    Singapore says tracing data can be used for criminal investigations

    by David Pierson, Los Angeles Times Jan 05, 2021 2 minutes

    SINGAPORE — Singapore's COVID-19 contact-tracing program is facing renewed concerns over privacy after a government minister told lawmakers that data collected through the program could be used for criminal investigations, despite earlier assurances to the contrary.

    The TraceTogether program, which requires Singaporeans to download an app or carry a Bluetooth-enabled token, was introduced last March. Although participation is technically voluntary, officials have threatened social penalties for those

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