The Google Play Store Will Add A Security Section And Privacy Label-This Is What It Mean.
The latest post on the Google Android Developers Blog previews what will happen when the new security and privacy policy is implemented in the first quarter of 2022.
Google revealed more details about the “Security” section, which will be available in the Play Store soon. The latest post on the Android Developers Blog previews what will happen when the new security and privacy policy is implemented in the first quarter of 2022 (the next quarter).
The search giant also announced new changes to its user data policy that applies to all applications. “The new security section will provide developers with an easy way to demonstrate the overall security of their applications. The company stated in a blog post that developers will be able to give users a deeper understanding of their privacy and security practices , And explain what data the application can collect and why before the user installs the application. Google is following Apple’s application privacy approach.
Apple has introduced nutrition privacy labels, and each application must disclose the type of data collected from the user. Google’s post confirms that Play Store users will see the new summary on the app’s product detail page. It will show the type of data collected and shared, such as location, contact, personal information (e.g. name, email address), financial Information, etc.
The list will also explain “how to use the data, for example for application functions, customization, etc. “The application page will also soon display “If data collection is optional or necessary to use the application.” For user security purposes, the summary will also highlight the security practices used by developers, such as data encryption.
It will also mention whether the application “follows Google Family Policy” and whether the application has been “independently verified in accordance with global security standards.” In the same article, the software giant also reported that all developers need to provide privacy policies for their applications to increase user transparency. “We announced a new user data policy aimed at increasing user transparency and helping people make informed decisions about how to collect, protect, and use their data.
The company even shared a timeline for its security section, indicating that it is Developers have provided enough time to adapt to the new changes in the Google Play store. Developers need to submit their information starting in October, and the new security section will be open to users in early 2022.
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