treetree Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 My phone just updated, and now it appears that without being asked or consenting, the government has put on my phone 'wireless emergency alerts'. (Can be found in apps) Looking at the gov website, it will send me an alert based on my proximity to the mast tower if there is impending doom. I would certainly have liked to have been asked if I wanted this and to have the option to opt in rather than have it forced on me. As it stands I don't seem to be able to remove the app. It does concern me what else I may be forced to have on my phone without consenting down the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 8 minutes ago, treetree said: My phone just updated, and now it appears that without being asked or consenting, the government has put on my phone 'wireless emergency alerts'. (Can be found in apps) Looking at the gov website, it will send me an alert based on my proximity to the mast tower if there is impending doom. I would certainly have liked to have been asked if I wanted this and to have the option to opt in rather than have it forced on me. As it stands I don't seem to be able to remove the app. It does concern me what else I may be forced to have on my phone without consenting down the line. What device, nothing appeared on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetree Posted June 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 Android, think you must need to have had an update recently. Found it in my apps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, treetree said: Android, think you must need to have had an update recently. Found it in my apps. Will look as my phone updated earlier in week 6 minutes ago, treetree said: Android, think you must need to have had an update recently. Found it in my apps. Looking into this online it seems to be an American system. So would be used for tornado warnings etc. I cannot see it on my android device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockybasher Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 My Android updated 16 June, no such App installed !! Just found this on-line: Emergency Alerts 2 planned tests Tuesday 22 June and Tuesday 29 June About Emergency Alerts Emergency Alerts is a new service from the UK government. It’s expected to launch in summer 2021. Emergency alerts will warn you if there’s a danger to life nearby. In an emergency, your phone or tablet will receive an alert with advice about how to stay safe. What happens when you get an alert Emergency alertThis is an example of whatan emergency alert will looklike on your phone. It willalso make a loud sound. Reasons you might get an alert The government and mobile phone networks are testing emergency alerts. You may get an alert if you live in, or travel through, a test area. Other reasons you might get an alert How it works Emergency alerts are broadcast from mobile phone masts. Every compatible mobile phone or tablet in range will receive an alert. The government does not need your phone number to send you an alert. How emergency alerts work Help us improve GOV.UK Give feedback about Emergency Alerts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 8 hours ago, ShootingEgg said: Looking into this online it seems to be an American system. So would be used for tornado warnings etc. I cannot see it on my android device. TreeTree, when were you last in the USA? It is a well known set up over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetree Posted June 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 49 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: TreeTree, when were you last in the USA? 2006! I've looked into it, and they are rolling it out across all phones, started in May Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 3 hours ago, treetree said: 2006! I've looked into it, and they are rolling it out across all phones, started in May Well, they won’t be rolling it across my phone because it only makes phone calls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 I don't have it but then I have a huawei and obviously the chinese gov is spying on me not the British. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 The company I work for has a a BCP system, and that works in the same way, it is set up to email or text every member of staff to give information like this, but we also use it to send information to staff about system down time and upgrades etc. A system like this works if the people using it, use it properly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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