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{{Short description|Software associated with the COVID-19 pandemic}}
{{Short description|Software associated with the COVID-19 pandemic}}
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{{Infobox software
{{Infobox software
| name = StaySafe.ph
| name = StaySafe.ph
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| logo = StaySafe.ph.svg
| logo size = 80px
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| screenshot =
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| other_names = Stay Safe
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| developer = MultiSys Technologies
| developer = MultiSys Technologies
| released = {{Start date and age|2020|09|03|mf=y}}
| released = {{Start date and age|2020|09|03|mf=y}}
| latest release version =
| latest release version = {{nowrap|3.0.10 (Android)}} {{nowrap|3.0.2 (iOS)}}
| latest release date =
| latest release date = {{nowrap|June 23, 2021 (Android)}} {{nowrap|July 2, 2021 (iOS)}}
| programming language =
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| operating system = [[Android (operating system)|Android]], [[iOS]]
| operating system = [[Android (operating system)|Android]], [[iOS]]
| size =
| size = {{Unbulleted list|7.1MB (Android)|12.1 MB (iOS)}}
| language = English
| language = English
| language footnote =
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| licence =
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| website = {{URL|https://www.staysafe.ph/}}
| website = {{URL|https://www.staysafe.ph/}}
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==Development==
==Development==
StaySafe was developed by Multisys Technologies Corporation in collaboration with [[Smart Communications|Smart]] and [[PLDT|PLDT Enterprise]] and the [[Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases]] (IATF-EID) and the [[Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases|National Task Force Against COVID-19]].<ref name=nationwiderolloutset>{{cite news |last1=Caliwan |first1=Christopher Lloyd |title=Nationwide rollout of StaySafe.ph set in May: DILG |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1136901 |access-date=14 August 2021 |work=Philippine News Agency |date=15 April 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
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StaySafe was developed by Multisys Technologies Corporation for the Philippine government and is intended to be a national digital contact tracing system. StaySafe was launched by the Philippine government in September 3, 2020.<ref name=ptv/> The mobile app system was turned over to the government on March 3, 2021.<ref name=turnedover>{{cite news |last1=Rita |first1=Joviland |title=StaySafe.Ph contact tracing app turned over to gov't |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/781664/staysafe-ph-contact-tracing-app-turned-over-to-gov-t/story/ |access-date=14 August 2021 |work=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref> The [[Department of Interior and Local Government]] (DILG) holds ownership of StaySafe and it is supported by the [[Department of Health (Philippines)|Department of Health]] and the [[Department of Information and Communications Technology]]. It also is approved by the [[Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Stay Safe — Stay Healthy. Stay Safe. |url=https://www.staysafe.ph/ |website=StaySafe.ph |access-date=14 August 2021 |language=en}}</ref>

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StaySafe was launched by the Philippine government on September 3, 2020.<ref name=ptv/> The mobile app system was turned over to the government on March 3, 2021.<ref name=turnedover>{{cite news |last1=Rita |first1=Joviland |title=StaySafe.Ph contact tracing app turned over to gov't |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/781664/staysafe-ph-contact-tracing-app-turned-over-to-gov-t/story/ |access-date=14 August 2021 |work=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref> The [[Department of the Interior and Local Government]] (DILG) holds ownership of StaySafe and it is supported by the [[Department of Health (Philippines)|Department of Health]] and the [[Department of Information and Communications Technology]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Stay Safe — Stay Healthy. Stay Safe. |url=https://www.staysafe.ph/ |website=StaySafe.ph |access-date=14 August 2021 |language=en}}</ref>


==Features==
==Features==
Users of the StaySafe app would need to get registered. There are plans to make other existing contact tracing apps used by local governments in Philippines to be interoperable with StaySafe. The app would also have the following features<ref name=turnedover/>:
Users of the StaySafe app would need to get registered. There are plans to make other existing contact tracing apps used by local governments in Philippines to be interoperable with StaySafe. The app would also have the following features:<ref name=turnedover/>
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* Health condition reporting
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* Social distancing system
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* COVID-19 updates
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* Contact tracing for real-time case management of [[Local government unit (Philippines)|local government units]] (LGUs)
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* Establishment of protection system
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* LGU heat map and response system
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* Information dissemination for LGUs.


The mobile app makes use of [[Bluetooth]] system through the [[Exposure Notification|(Google/Apple) Exposure Notification (GAEN)]].<ref name=nationwiderolloutset/> StaySafe originally had a [[Global Positioning System]] (GPS) feature but had since been removed by MultiSys in January 2021 due to privacy concerns.<ref name=removeGPS>{{cite news |title=Multisys's StaySafe.ph removes GPS, Bluetooth for data privacy |url=https://www.bworldonline.com/multisyss-staysafe-ph-removes-gps-bluetooth-for-data-privacy/ |access-date=14 August 2021 |work=BusinessWorld |date=15 January 2021}}</ref> Under GAEN users are notified if they have been in close contact with a user associated with a positive COVID-19 case.<ref name="touseGAEN">{{cite news |last1=Ranada |first1=Pia |title=StaySafe to use Google Apple Exposure Notifications for contact tracing |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/staysafe-to-use-google-apple-exposure-notifications-for-contact-tracing |access-date=14 August 2021 |work=Rappler |date=2 April 2021}}</ref>
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*Health condition reporting

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*Social distancing system
Since March 2021, users are allowed to delete their own personal data and manual contact tracing data "shall be destroyed after a 60-day period" to comply with privacy-related requirements set by the [[National Privacy Commission]].<ref name="touseGAEN"/>
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*COVID-19 updates

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*Contact tracing for real-time case management of [[Local government unit (Philippines)|local government units]] (LGUs)
MultiSys funds the operation of [[cloud services]] needed for the StaySafe system to function.<ref name=removeGPS/>
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*Establishment of protection system
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*LGU heat map and response system
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*Information dissemination for LGUs.


==Adoption==
==Adoption==
DILG Secretary [[Eduardo Año]] issued Memorandum Circular 2021-075 on July 6, 2021, directing local government units in the Philippines without a digital contact tracing system to adopt and use the StaySafe system in their areas of jurisdiction.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ismael |first1=Javier Joe |title=Unify contract tracing apps, Gatchalian urges |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/08/11/news/national/unify-contract-tracing-apps-gatchalian-urges/1810486 |access-date=14 August 2021 |work=The Manila Times |date=11 August 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
StaySafe was initially adopted by select local government units (LGUs), government agencies, and private companies.<ref name=nationwiderolloutset/> Resolution No 85 of the National Task Force Against COVID-19 dated November 26, 2021, mandated the usage of StaySafe app for anyone who need to enter national government or local government offices.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ranada |first1=Pia |title=To be required for entry into gov't offices: Logging into StaySafe contact-tracing system |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/logging-into-staysafe-contact-tracing-system-required-entry-philippine-government-offices |access-date=14 August 2021 |work=Rappler |date=27 November 2021 |language=en}}</ref>

The [[Philippine National Police]] adopted StaySafe on April 14, 2021. The DILG targeted a nationwide rollout of the StaySafe system in May 2021.<ref name=nationwiderolloutset/>

DILG Secretary [[Eduardo Año]] issued Memorandum Circular 2021–075 on July 6, 2021, directing LGUs in the Philippines without a digital contact tracing system to adopt and use the StaySafe system in their areas of jurisdiction.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ismael |first1=Javier Joe |title=Unify contract tracing apps, Gatchalian urges |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/08/11/news/national/unify-contract-tracing-apps-gatchalian-urges/1810486 |access-date=14 August 2021 |work=The Manila Times |date=11 August 2021 |language=en}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 13:43, 11 November 2023

StaySafe.ph
Other namesStay Safe
Developer(s)MultiSys Technologies
Initial releaseSeptember 3, 2020; 3 years ago (2020-09-03)
Stable release
3.0.10 (Android) 3.0.2 (iOS) / June 23, 2021 (Android) July 2, 2021 (iOS)
Operating systemAndroid, iOS
Size
  • 7.1MB (Android)
  • 12.1 MB (iOS)
Available inEnglish
Websitewww.staysafe.ph

StaySafe.ph or Stay Safe is a digital contact tracing app launched by the Philippine government as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. The mobile app was developed and published by MultiSys Technologies Corporation.[1]

Development[edit]

StaySafe was developed by Multisys Technologies Corporation in collaboration with Smart and PLDT Enterprise and the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) and the National Task Force Against COVID-19.[2]

StaySafe was launched by the Philippine government on September 3, 2020.[1] The mobile app system was turned over to the government on March 3, 2021.[3] The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) holds ownership of StaySafe and it is supported by the Department of Health and the Department of Information and Communications Technology.[4]

Features[edit]

Users of the StaySafe app would need to get registered. There are plans to make other existing contact tracing apps used by local governments in Philippines to be interoperable with StaySafe. The app would also have the following features:[3]

  • Health condition reporting
  • Social distancing system
  • COVID-19 updates
  • Contact tracing for real-time case management of local government units (LGUs)
  • Establishment of protection system
  • LGU heat map and response system
  • Information dissemination for LGUs.

The mobile app makes use of Bluetooth system through the (Google/Apple) Exposure Notification (GAEN).[2] StaySafe originally had a Global Positioning System (GPS) feature but had since been removed by MultiSys in January 2021 due to privacy concerns.[5] Under GAEN users are notified if they have been in close contact with a user associated with a positive COVID-19 case.[6]

Since March 2021, users are allowed to delete their own personal data and manual contact tracing data "shall be destroyed after a 60-day period" to comply with privacy-related requirements set by the National Privacy Commission.[6]

MultiSys funds the operation of cloud services needed for the StaySafe system to function.[5]

Adoption[edit]

StaySafe was initially adopted by select local government units (LGUs), government agencies, and private companies.[2] Resolution No 85 of the National Task Force Against COVID-19 dated November 26, 2021, mandated the usage of StaySafe app for anyone who need to enter national government or local government offices.[7]

The Philippine National Police adopted StaySafe on April 14, 2021. The DILG targeted a nationwide rollout of the StaySafe system in May 2021.[2]

DILG Secretary Eduardo Año issued Memorandum Circular 2021–075 on July 6, 2021, directing LGUs in the Philippines without a digital contact tracing system to adopt and use the StaySafe system in their areas of jurisdiction.[8]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Patrick, De Jesus (September 3, 2020). "Government launches StaySafe.PH". PTV News. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d Caliwan, Christopher Lloyd (April 15, 2021). "Nationwide rollout of StaySafe.ph set in May: DILG". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Rita, Joviland. "StaySafe.Ph contact tracing app turned over to gov't". GMA News Online. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  4. ^ "Stay Safe — Stay Healthy. Stay Safe". StaySafe.ph. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Multisys's StaySafe.ph removes GPS, Bluetooth for data privacy". BusinessWorld. January 15, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  6. ^ a b Ranada, Pia (April 2, 2021). "StaySafe to use Google Apple Exposure Notifications for contact tracing". Rappler. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  7. ^ Ranada, Pia (November 27, 2021). "To be required for entry into gov't offices: Logging into StaySafe contact-tracing system". Rappler. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  8. ^ Ismael, Javier Joe (August 11, 2021). "Unify contract tracing apps, Gatchalian urges". The Manila Times. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
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