In this chapter we explore resistance practices applied to algorithmic surveillance in the health domain, with a specific focus on the Italian contact-tracing app “Immuni” specifically developed to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Algorithmic resistance is indeed a specific reac- tion against the power of algorithms as largely described in the literature (Velkova & Kaun, 2021). Although localised within the Italian context, we believe that the Immuni app is a good case to reflect on some inter- esting aspects since it entails some key features of algorithmic resistance in general and introduces an up-to-date case study for health control.
Veronica Moretti, A.C. (2024). Every Breath You Take, I’ll Be Watching You. Explicit Surveillance and Algorithmic Countersurveillance in Healthcare. London : Palgrave [10.1007/978-3-031-52049-5].
Every Breath You Take, I’ll Be Watching You. Explicit Surveillance and Algorithmic Countersurveillance in Healthcare
Veronica Moretti
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2024
Abstract
In this chapter we explore resistance practices applied to algorithmic surveillance in the health domain, with a specific focus on the Italian contact-tracing app “Immuni” specifically developed to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Algorithmic resistance is indeed a specific reac- tion against the power of algorithms as largely described in the literature (Velkova & Kaun, 2021). Although localised within the Italian context, we believe that the Immuni app is a good case to reflect on some inter- esting aspects since it entails some key features of algorithmic resistance in general and introduces an up-to-date case study for health control.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
