Since the launch of MySJ Trace, many people have chosen not to turn on the Bluetooth feature on their phones for fear of exposing their privacy and compromising the battery life of their phones. In response, Health Minister Khairy called on the public to voluntarily turn on the Bluetooth feature on their phones so that the Ministry of Health can more easily keep track of the close contact of diagnosed patients, while also protecting the public itself.
Khairy noted that if MySJ Trace usage remains low, government might forcing people to turn on their Bluetooth when they enter a store in order to activate MySJ Trace. if people do not actively cooperate, this will result in MySJ Trace not fulfilling its purpose of collecting data on close contacts.
According to MySJ Trace’s Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), MySJ Trace will only collect the user’s unique account number (UUID), contact time and Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI), so users do not need to worry about compromising their privacy or data security.
MySJ Trace will also use low-power Bluetooth, so users won’t have to worry about the impact of long-term Bluetooth use on collection battery life.
Khairy also said in the press release that if MySJ Trace violates users’ privacy, the app will not pass the Google Play and Apple AppStore app reviews. Khairy urged the public to use it with confidence.
