Security News > 2021 > July > 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.
In May, Google pre-announced upcoming changes to the Google Play Store requiring app developers to share what info their apps collect, how collected data is used, and what privacy/security features the apps utilize.
Some of the information users will see for an app include what data is collected, what data is shared with third parties, whether an app uses data encryption, follows Google's Families policies, or whether it has been independently audited against global security standards.
Starting in October 2021, the "App privacy & security" will become available on an app's content page on Play Console.
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.
Families policy: Does your app's data collection practices comply with Google Play's Families Policy?
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