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Frequently asked questions

In-depth information on Savitas QR.

FAQ

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What is contact tracing?

Contact tracing helps us to stay one step ahead of the virus.

Contact tracing is a process that can help in preventing long term lockdowns or overwhelmed health systems.

Swiss epidemiologist Marcel Salathé created this infographic that explains very clearly why contact tracing is important.

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What are Savitas QR classroom stickers and how do they work?

Savitas QR classroom stickers are intended to cover the use case of students following lessons in a classroom or auditorium.

Why do I need to allow access to my location when scanning?

Wait a minute, I thought you were not using any GPS data?

How to create a Savitas QR meeting room sticker

You can change a normal sticker into a meeting room sticker, which records encounters in a different way - more suited for longer meetings. This article explains how to create a meeting room sticker, and how it behaves.

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Where does the name Savitas QR come from?

What a strange name, please explain how you came up with this?

What is the “Generate QR” button on the savitas.io home page?

How to use the Instant Meeting feature in Savitas QR

What is the process in short steps?

A short overview of the way Savitas QR operates.

Why is there a delegate involved? Why can't I just self report?

An authorisation code is necessary to avoid incorrect self-reporting.

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Why is there no app?

Because a smartphone browser is all you need for decent contact tracing.

General information

What is contact tracing?

Contact tracing helps us to stay one step ahead of the virus.

What is a Savitas QR code and what does it do?

Learn how a Savitas QR code works.

How to create a Savitas QR classroom sticker

You can change a normal sticker into a classroom sticker, which records encounters in a different way - more suited for people attending lessons in a classroom or auditorium. This article explains how to create a classroom sticker, and how it behaves.

How to check your geolocation settings on Android

When you scan a Savitas QR sticker, we check if the sticker is in its correct location (we do not track your geolocation, however). That means that your geolocation settings need to be correct for Savitas QR to function. This article explains how to check that on Android.

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What does it cost?

It's much cheaper than you think.

What are grouped Savitas QR stickers and how can they be managed?

Savitas QR gives you the possibility to group stickers together, so that all the stickers in the group have exactly the same behaviour. This makes it easier to support all kinds of different use cases.

In regular use, what are the steps required to scan?

Learn how easy it is to scan a Savitas QR sticker.

How to check your geolocation settings on iPhone

When you scan a Savitas QR sticker, we check if the sticker is in its correct location (we do not track your geolocation, however). That means that your geolocation settings need to be correct for Savitas QR to function. This article explains how to check that on iPhone/iOS.

What are Savitas QR meeting room stickers and how do they work?

Savitas QR meeting room stickers behave differently from regular Savitas QR stickers. This article show how it works.

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What are the key characteristics and differentiators?

An overview of what makes Savitas QR a unique proposition.

How does Savitas QR protect the privacy of its users?

An in-depth explanation how Savitas QR manages to provide excellent contact tracing without sacrificing user privacy. Worth the read if you are having doubts.

Where is the app?

What do you mean, no app? That's not possible, right?

What information is stored on the server?

Surprisingly litte.

Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) of Savitas QR

For a solution like Savitas QR a DPIA is required. This page allows you to request a copy.

How long does the data remain on my smartphone?

Learn how long Savitas QR retains your information.

General information

What is Savitas QR?

An introduction to the concept of Savitas QR.

General information

What is Savitas QR?

An introduction to the concept of Savitas QR.

General information

What are the key characteristics and differentiators?

An overview of what makes Savitas QR a unique proposition.

General information

Why is there no app?

Because a smartphone browser is all you need for decent contact tracing.

General information

What is contact tracing?

Contact tracing helps us to stay one step ahead of the virus.

General information

What does it cost?

It's much cheaper than you think.

General information

Where does the name Savitas QR come from?

What a strange name, please explain how you came up with this?

What is the process in short steps?

A short overview of the way Savitas QR operates.

Why is there a delegate involved? Why can't I just self report?

An authorisation code is necessary to avoid incorrect self-reporting.

What is a Savitas QR code and what does it do?

Learn how a Savitas QR code works.

In regular use, what are the steps required to scan?

Learn how easy it is to scan a Savitas QR sticker.

What information is stored on the server?

Surprisingly litte.

Why do I need to allow access to my location when scanning?

Wait a minute, I thought you were not using any GPS data?

Where is the app?

What do you mean, no app? That's not possible, right?

How does Savitas QR protect the privacy of its users?

An in-depth explanation how Savitas QR manages to provide excellent contact tracing without sacrificing user privacy. Worth the read if you are having doubts.

How long does the data remain on my smartphone?

Learn how long Savitas QR retains your information.

Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) of Savitas QR

For a solution like Savitas QR a DPIA is required. This page allows you to request a copy.

How to create a Savitas QR classroom sticker

You can change a normal sticker into a classroom sticker, which records encounters in a different way - more suited for people attending lessons in a classroom or auditorium. This article explains how to create a classroom sticker, and how it behaves.

What are grouped Savitas QR stickers and how can they be managed?

Savitas QR gives you the possibility to group stickers together, so that all the stickers in the group have exactly the same behaviour. This makes it easier to support all kinds of different use cases.

What are Savitas QR classroom stickers and how do they work?

Savitas QR classroom stickers are intended to cover the use case of students following lessons in a classroom or auditorium.

How to check your geolocation settings on iPhone

When you scan a Savitas QR sticker, we check if the sticker is in its correct location (we do not track your geolocation, however). That means that your geolocation settings need to be correct for Savitas QR to function. This article explains how to check that on iPhone/iOS.

How to check your geolocation settings on Android

When you scan a Savitas QR sticker, we check if the sticker is in its correct location (we do not track your geolocation, however). That means that your geolocation settings need to be correct for Savitas QR to function. This article explains how to check that on Android.

What is the “Generate QR” button on the savitas.io home page?

How to use the Instant Meeting feature in Savitas QR

What are Savitas QR meeting room stickers and how do they work?

Savitas QR meeting room stickers behave differently from regular Savitas QR stickers. This article show how it works.

How to create a Savitas QR meeting room sticker

You can change a normal sticker into a meeting room sticker, which records encounters in a different way - more suited for longer meetings. This article explains how to create a meeting room sticker, and how it behaves.