The app, called StopCovid, has raised a number of concerns regarding individual freedom and anonymity among both left-wing and right-wing citizens' rights groups.
The Alberta government has instituted sweeping new powers under the Public Health Act via Bill 10 to provide police across the province with confidential patient medical information.
According to the index, there are currently 23 countries tracking their citizens through cell phones, with 'alternative digital tracking measures' being active in 22 countries.