Apple will roll out new changes in the App Store from June 30. This time, the tech titan will now allow the users to delete their account and their user data as well.
This announcement will serve as a reminder for the developers to comply with the requirements for the upcoming changes next month.
Apple to Make Account Deletion Easier
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Apple will soon roll out new guidelines on the App Store including the support for the account and app data deletion.
Although there's existing support for app account creation, there's no current option to delete the account.
In 2021, the Cupertino giant mentioned this requirement for the developers, but it was only delayed, and no action has been taken since then.
Just recently, Apple has given the developers a new deadline to update their applications. It should be aligned with the new guidelines imposed on the App Store.
According to 9to5Mac, all the App Store apps that allow users to create their accounts should support account deletion. This is in line with the new App Store Review Guidelines 5.1. (v) which tackles the limitations of the applications.
"If your app doesn't include significant account-based features, let people use it without a login. If your app supports account creation, you must also offer account deletion within the app. Apps may not require users to enter personal information to function, except when directly relevant to the core functionality of the app or required by law."
To date, no developer allows a person to delete his/her data stored on the app. However, there are some options to retrieve it in case you decide to remove it.
For instance, some platforms could permit a user to download all the available data in Zip format.
Apple considered this "insufficient" as it will only allow the people to "temporarily" deactivate their working accounts. With that being said, the company came up with a decision to let the users delete their accounts together with the data.
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The Implication to the User
Per a story by News18, the new App Store guidelines could impact the users upon the implementation. It should be noted that the iPad maker has extended the deadline to six months in hopes that the developers can comply with the add-ons.
As for the part of the users, they could potentially seek other platforms when it comes to apps.
Although Apple has a more polished set of privacy options than Android, this might be a way for others to delete their digital traces on some apps online. This would also grant them full control over the third-party applications they want to use in the future.
Meanwhile, Tech Times reports that Nvidia has joined a list of tech companies that have already jumped into the "slowdown hiring" trend. The chipmaker said it would raise its standards for each person who wants to enter the company.
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Written by Joseph Henry
