Security News > 2021 > May > Google Play Store to add privacy information for all Android apps

Google announced the introduction of a privacy information section on the entries of Android applications listed in its Google Play Store digital distribution service starting with Q1 2022.

"Today, we're pre-announcing an upcoming safety section in Google Play that will help people understand the data an app collects or shares, if that data is secured, and additional details that impact privacy and security," Suzanne Frey, Product VP for Android Security and Privacy, said.

Once the new section is introduced on app store entries, Android developers will be required to share info on the data collected and stored by their apps and on how the data is used.

Besides info on what data Android apps collect and how they use it, the new Google Play Store safety section will also include other elements that would increase each app's security and privacy.

Google's announcement of an incoming Play Store safety section comes after detailed privacy information was added by Apple to App Store entries in December to help users understand each app's data collection and privacy practices.

Privacy labels for all iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS apps in Apple' App Stores can also be viewed online.

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