Khamosh Pathak Apple and Google have created a new digital framework for contact tracing for the COVID-19 pandemic that works around an Exposure Notifications API. Apple is rolling out an Exposure Notifications feature and API in the iOS 13.5 update for iPhone. But what exactly does it do? Exposure Notifications API Takes Privacy-First Approach Apple has introduced the Exposure Notifications API for public health organizations. The feature is built into iOS 13.5, but it's not enabled by default. Even after it's enabled, you'll need to use an app from public health authorities to utilize the data. That is, until later in 2020. In phase two, Apple plans to integrate the contact tracing feature directly into iOS and the iPhone. The API is designed with privacy and security in mind. Apple will approve of its usage individually, and it's only available for public health organizations. The entire feature, from the API to the notifications, is not mandatory. You...