Google Announces Improvements To The Exposure Notification Api

Google collaborated with Apple to develop Exposure Notification API that now powers contact tracing apps in 16 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. The software giants have today announced a few improvements in the API, along with privacy protections.

• You decide whether you want to use Exposure Notifications—it’s off unless you turn it on.
• ENS doesn’t use location data from your device.
• Your identity is not shared with Google, Apple, or other users.
• Only public health authorities can use this system.

Google has also published a few technical resources regarding how the API works behind the scenes. This includes a reference verification server to help public health authorities build a server that allows verification of test results, implementation code, and telemetry design.