Canada’s Leading Research Universities

Developing talent, Driving innovation, Delivering impact.

Waterloo researchers offer solutions to increase functionality of Canada’s COVID Alert app

Protecting Canadians’ health without compromising their privacy

Posted onJanuary 8, 2021

Beyond washing your hands and wearing a mask, experts say the formula for curbing the spread of COVID-19 is a combination of contact tracing, policy considerations and altering methods of data collection.

Leaders in mathematics, physical and social sciences, engineering, law and policy tapped into these issues at Waterloo’s Data and Privacy During a Global Pandemic Conference. Alongside Waterloo experts, speakers from Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Toronto, University of Ottawa, Microsoft and government agencies participated….

https://uwaterloo.ca/stories/protecting-canadians-health-without-compromising-their

Read More Impact Stories

Posted onMarch 21, 2024
This article is only available in French. Lésion de la moelle épinière: stimuler la plasticité des neurones pour améliorer la [...]
Posted onJanuary 24, 2024
A comprehensive study by scientists at UdeM maps the evolutionary dynamics and risks of viral emergence of diseases that could [...]
Posted onJanuary 24, 2024
This article is available only in French. Infections respiratoires: mieux trier les patients pour soulager la pression sur les urgences [...]