Function NZ COVID Tracer app AUS COVIDSafe app
Track people movement via GPS or mobile networkNoNo
Uses Bluetooth TechnologyNoYes
Know the location I visitedYes, if you scan a QR code: The digital diary includes the location, day and time of the visitNo: Only people you were in proximity with
Know the people you were in proximity with (less than 1.5 meter)No: Only logs that you and the other person were at the same place e.g. at the same restaurantYes: Only logs people who you were 1.5 metre in proximity for 15 minutes
Collect personal information about youYes: Name, address, phone number, gender, ethnicity and agePartially: Name, age, post code and phone number
Transmit information to a remote serverNot clear yet: An update is expected which allows users to electronically transmit a digital diary of the locations to the NCCSVoluntary: Users must click on upload data to server
How long records are kept31 days21 days
Where and which servers it usesAmazon Web Services (AWS) platform located in Sydney AustraliaAmazon Web Services (AWS) platform located in Sydney Australia
Affect the battery?Minimal as it is only used when scanning for QR codeYes: It uses about 1% of battery every hour
Users in control of the appYes: Users can login and logoff at their directionNo: Once the app is installed the only way to stop it is to turn off Bluetooth
Can it be downloaded by anyone?Geo restricted: But I was able to download it using an Australian accountGeo restricted: You must have an Australian Google/Apple account to download the app
OS requirementAndroid 7.0 or later, Apple iOS 12 or laterAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow) or higher, Apple iOS 10 or higher and you will need an iPhone 5S model phone or higher
Run on Android and iPhoneYesPartially: You must keep your iPhone unlocked for the app to function
Privacy statementYesYes