Apple looks like it exempts Google from its latest policy. Why? Because Google failed to provide its detailed reports about the user data it tracks and stores on time.  

According to Express UK's latest report, Apple announced its new App Store policy on December 8, 2020. The new rule requires all developers, who are creating new applications and submitting new updates to existing apps, to share their user data collecting habits. 

Apple Allegedly Exempts Google From Its New Policy! Here's Why It Won't Provide Its Data Collecting Habit
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FAIRFAX, CA - DECEMBER 13: The Google Maps app is seen on an Apple iPhone 4S on December 13, 2012 in Fairfax, California. Three months after Apple removed the popular Google Maps from its operating system to replace it with its own mapping software, a Google Maps app has been added to the iTunes store. Apple Maps were widely panned in tech reviews and among customers, the fallout resulting in the dismissal of the top executive in charge of Apple's mobile operating system.

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However, Google still didn't disclose its data collecting habits on its iOS apps. This clearly shows that the most popular iPhone and iPad apps, such as Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, and Chrome browser, are still hiding their data tracking and collecting information. Google's apps are exempted from Apple's new policy.

The official Apple App Store still doesn't include the data that is being collected by popular Google apps. If you will visit the app downloader online or via an iOS device, the only thing that you'll see is this message;

"No Details Provided. The developer will be required to provide privacy details when they submit their next app update." 

Although this is the case, there are still other Google apps that complied with the new policy. However, these applications are not that popular or they are not usually used by people. 

Google apps that don't comply

Yes, there are some small Google apps that are providing their user data collecting and tracking habits. But, this doesn't change a thing if the most used ones are still keeping the data they track and store a secret. 

Apple Allegedly Exempts Google From Its New Policy! Here's Why It Won't Provide Its Data Collecting Habit
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There are many applications of Google that are still not disclosing how they collect and track users' personal information. Here are the big apps that are currently exempted; 

  • Google Maps
  • Google Earth
  • Google Calendar
  • Google Home
  • YouTube Music
  • Google Assistant
  • Google Photos
  • Chrome, Waze
  • Google Pay
  • Google News

Google defended itself against the accusation. The tech giant company said that it will be updating all its app listing to include details on its user data collection practices.  

Protecting you data 

Consumer FTC explained that there are certain things you can do to protect your sensitive data from harmful apps. The first thing you can do is create a password that no one knows, even your closest relative or friend. 

Another thing you can do is always encrypt your data. But, the most important thing is to avoid downloading an app before you even read its privacy policies. If you want to know more details on how to protect your data, all you need to do is click this link

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