Convenient Mobile Bus Ticketing - The Advantages of Going Digital
The BWeit public transit app, available in Baden-Württemberg, offers an innovative approach to ticketing by rewarding physical activity with discounted or free public transit tickets. Unlike traditional smartphone ticket solutions, BWeit uses a Check-In/Be-Out system that automatically detects the end of a journey based on movement type and confidence of movement type.
To facilitate this, the app requires access to various data, including physical activity data, device information, and location services. This data is collected and processed to validate steps or activity for ticket benefits. However, it's important to note that the app complies with stringent data protection laws, such as the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
When it comes to privacy, BWeit requires explicit user consent before collecting any data. The app only collects data necessary for the ticketing purpose, and users are clearly informed about what data is collected, how it is used, and who it is shared with. Robust technical measures are in place to protect the data against unauthorized access, and users have the ability to revoke consent and delete their data.
However, there are concerns about the potential for accidental access to excess data due to programming errors. Additionally, upon registration, users are required to grant permissions for Physical Activity data, but the creation of an "anonymized usage statistic" by default is not clearly explained and does not allow for an opt-in or opt-out by the user.
The BWeit app also collects device information such as operating system version, model, and app version in its "anonymous usage statistics." The app determines the most suitable price based on the data collected and charges it at the end of the day.
In response to privacy concerns, the SSB has announced that the menu and the menu point for opting out of the statistics will be made more visible. The app's privacy policy also states that it excludes the storage of "raw data" not useful for billing purposes.
In conclusion, the BWeit app in Baden-Württemberg offers an exciting new way to encourage sustainable mobility through physical activity rewards. However, it's crucial for users to understand how their data is collected, used, and protected to ensure privacy and compliance with legal standards. For precise technical and legal insights, refer to the app's official privacy policy or public statements from Baden-Württemberg's transit authorities.
The BWeit app, in addition to promoting a lifestyle of sustainable mobility, also delves into home-and-garden sectors as it collects device information such as operating system version, model, and app version in its "anonymized usage statistics." Furthermore, data-and-cloud-computing advancements are evident in the app's utilization of technology that automatically detects end-of-journey based on movement type and confidence of movement type, thereby facilitating theCheck-In/Be-Out system.
