Google this Tuesday (26) announced new privacy chapter game storelaunches with the promise of making the official Android app store a “safer and more reliable” space. The feature, whose development appeared last year, looks like this: App Store privacy labelsfrom Apple.
in the name “Data security”, section is one area where developers should provide detailed information about how their apps collect, share and protect data. With this, the user will have more details to decide whether to download this software or not.
According to the Mountain View company, the person responsible for the application needs to reveal what kind of data it is tracking for what purpose, as well as revealing whether it is shared with third parties. It is also necessary to describe the available security tools, for example encryption of transmitted dataand whether the user would like it deleted.
hour The new security section of the Google Play Storethe developer should also tell you if your app is following the following. family policy The platform created for the greater protection of children. Another requirement is that security practices are validated against a global security standard.
More control for the user
Gain more visibility into the collection, share and data protectionThe search giant claims it can take control of the user “before and after downloading” the app. The tool will show details about tracking location, personal, financial, health, messaging and media data, among others.
With other privacy features already available on the platform, a Android app You will be able to decide more quickly whether to keep or remove the program from your device. If you choose to keep it, you can configure the desired permissions to increase your security, as you will know in greater detail what information is being tracked.
News already available on Play Store but not all apps tags privacy now. According to big tech, the developers have until July 20 to provide the requested details.
Source: Tec Mundo
