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Google has announced today more details regarding their upcoming Google Play 'Safety section' feature that provides users information about the data collected and used by an Android app.
Today, Google also announced additional policy changes that are requiring all app developers to include a privacy policy and that they must also disclose data used by an app's third-party libraries or SDKs.
In addition, Google provides developers an updated timeline for when they can begin submitting this information, when users can start to see the Safety section, and the deadline for developers to provide the information.
Timeline for developers
Source: Google
Starting in October 2021, the "App privacy & security" will become available on an app's content page on Play Console. Developers can then begin to complete the questionnaire to provide information about the data collected, security features used, and the app's privacy policy.
In early 2022, Google Play users will now begin to see an app's "App privacy & security," including all of the data provided by the app developer. For this section to appear, the developer must have provided a privacy policy for the app.
Finally, in April 2022, all apps will be required to have a completed "App Privacy & security," including a privacy policy. If there are unresolved issues with this section, Google Play will reject all app updates until complete.
Google: Android apps must provide privacy information by April 2022
Google has announced today more details regarding their upcoming Google Play 'Safety section' feature that provides users information about the data collected and used by an Android app.
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