New Delhi, 26 Apr (PTI): Internet major Google on Tuesday asked app developers to explain the purpose of collecting users\u2019 data and also clarify whether the data is shared with any third party or not.
\nThe company said in a latest blog post that users will start seeing the data safety section in Google Play app store from April 27 onwards, and developers are required to complete the section for their apps by July 20.
\nGoogle said based on feedback form from users and app developers, it has learnt that displaying the data an app collects, without additional context, is not enough.
\nIt said that users want to know for what purpose their data is being collected and whether the developer is sharing users\u2019 data with third parties.
\n\u201cIn addition, users want to understand how app developers are securing user data after an app is downloaded. That\u2019s why we designed the data safety section to allow developers to clearly mark what data is being collected and for what purpose it\u2019s being used. Users can also see whether the app needs this data to function or if this data collection is optional,\u201d the blog post said.
\nAccording to the blog post, apps should help users explore the world, connect with loved ones, do work, learn something new and more without compromising user safety.
\n\u201cThe new data safety section, in addition to Google Play\u2019s existing safety features, gives people the visibility and control they need to enjoy their apps,\u201d the post said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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