SwissCovid: Proximity-Tracing App Against COVID-19

This lecture covers the SwissCovid app, a proximity-tracing solution against COVID-19. It delves into the technical aspects, including the DP^3T protocol, experiments, and the role of Google and Apple. The discussion also focuses on building trust in the technology solution through a panel discussion. The lecture explains how the app works, from recording nearby random identifiers to notifying users upon positive diagnosis. It emphasizes privacy and security, detailing the information shared and the risks involved. The interoperability of the system among different countries is explored, along with exposure estimation based on Bluetooth signals. The lecture concludes by highlighting the collaboration with Google and Apple, the importance of scientific depth, and the ongoing pilot phase of the SwissCovid app.