Fears grow over contact tracing app's security and privacy

Legal experts warn safeguards are needed to protect data held in central NHS system amid fears it could be abused or hacked

As the Government began testing its contact tracing app on the Isle of Wight on Tuesday, concerns were mounting about the way in which it will work and gather information on its users.

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