All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2020 June Why only half of Australians downloaded the COVIDSafe app Why only half of Australians downloaded the COVIDSafe app 04/06/2020 | 3 MINS Australians who have chosen not to download the COVIDSafe app are not as concerned about security and privacy ΓÇô they just donΓÇÖt think COVID-19 is severe enough to make them download the app, according to research. LIT researchers interviewed 1,959 Australians in early May to better understand their opinions of the COVIDSafe app, which was launched by the Federal Government on April 26. Of those studied they found 39% had downloaded the app, 10% intended to and the remaining 51% did not intend to. LIT Centre for Human and Cultural Values Director Dr Julie Lee said those who did not download the app also reported doing less social distancing and adhering less to government restrictions and hygiene measures, which made them an important group for COVID-19 community messaging. "We found these people valued self-direction, which motivates independent thought and action. They want to make their own dec
All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2020 June Why only half of Australians downloaded the COVIDSafe app Why only half of Australians downloaded the COVIDSafe app 04/06/2020 | 3 MINS Australians who have chosen not to download the COVIDSafe app are not as concerned about security and privacy ΓÇô they just donΓÇÖt think COVID-19 is severe enough to make them download the app, according to research.
LIT researchers interviewed 1,959 Australians in early May to better understand their opinions of the COVIDSafe app, which was launched by the Federal Government on April 26.
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Of those studied they found 39% had downloaded the app, 10% intended to and the remaining 51% did not intend to.
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LIT Centre for Human and Cultural Values Director Dr Julie Lee said those who did not download the app also reported doing less social distancing and adhering less to government restrictions and hygiene measures, which made them an important group for COVID-19 community messaging.
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"We found these people valued self-direction, which motivates independent thought and action.
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