Play Store finally details personal data collected by apps

A new scandal may arise today regarding Meta and its “dangerous” management of users’ personal data. In fact, according to the engineers responsible for managing user information, Facebook no longer knows how this data is used. The information system has become so expanded and complex that it is impossible to extract it or even block the use of certain data, even if the user refuses permission. An incredible situation that concerns everyone 3 billion people !

Google explains the coincidence of the calendar today April 26, 2022privacy pages that will appear on the Play Store soon. These pages aim to remove the dark curtain that exists between the user and the application. A veil that concerns the concrete use of personal data. Soon every user will have the opportunity to control what data is used and how it is used on an application’s installation page. Thus, not every user can knowingly use an application or not.

Developers will need to indicate personal data collected by their apps

Of course, it is not Google that will fill out these forms. These are developers. Because until June 20 They need to submit their forms. For each app, they will need to specify what data is collected, why it needs to be collected, and what happens to it after it is used. Several different information can be displayed in the Play Store:

• Does the developer collect data and for what purpose?
• Does it share this data with third parties?
• What measures are taken to secure your data: encryption and deletion
• Does the app comply with Google Play Store family policies to better protect children?
• Do the developer’s applications meet international security standards?

What may seem like a minimal innovation, thanks to these privacy pages, you’ll have better control over your data and be a little more conscious of how it’s used.