Downloading apps Sample Clauses

Downloading apps. ⏹ Use the device’s official app store when adding apps. This varies based on the device’s operating system. Do not download unknown apps (apps not found in app store) because they are less regulated/accountable and more likely to compromise client data. See one caveat below regarding .apk and .ipa files. ⏹ When downloading an app, carefully review the permissions required by the app to function. These permissions may include: o Location (do not enable or allow) o Contacts o Calendar o Messages o Microphone o Camera o Photos/media/files o Change permissions at any time using the device’s settings feature ⏹ Some permissions may not be able to be changed. For example, WhatsApp does not allow the user to turn off data sharing with parent company Facebook. So, while Facebook does not receive the content of messages on WhatsApp (which are encrypted end-to-end) it does share how often you use WhatsApp, how you interact with other users, your operating system, app version, time zone, language used, and mobile network used.4 Use this knowledge to select apps that share only information you are comfortable providing. ⏹ There is one exception to the rule regarding use of the official app store. Users may download an internally approved .apk or .ipa file. These may include custom apps or software designed for case management or online outreach. The .apk or .ipa files must first be downloaded to a computer (with antivirus installed) and then transferred to the device using a USB connector cable. You may be required to temporarily disable security features that block the installation of third-party apps that are not from the app store. You must restore these permissions to their original state after installation. Note that cyber criminals may try to lure users into downloading an .apk or .ipa file for a common app by suggesting that premium features have been disabled for that version or that additional security has been added. Reaching New Audiences Use these apps to reach new audiences online with HIV prevention information and services. These apps store user information in a secured cloud space and not on the mobile devices. Accounts are password protected, so once the worker logs out of their account, the data cannot be accessed. They each allow users to start private chats, but Facebook requires the installation of the Facebook Messenger app for private chats on mobile devices. ⏹ Facebook ⏹ Instagram ⏹ Twitter ⏹ Tik Tok Reaching Key Populations In contexts where th...