Tag: Account

Apple decided to move deadlines for account deletion rule and use of in-app purchases for online group events to June 30, 2020.

Account deletion rule would require apps which have sign up functionality to also provide account deletion within the application itself.

App Store Review Guideline 5.1.1 provides people with greater control over their personal data by stating that all apps that allow for account creation must also allow users to initiate deletion of their account from within the app. This requirement was set to apply to all app submissions by January 31, 2022. Due to the complexity of implementing this requirement, we’ve extended the deadline to June 30, 2022 to give you more time.

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As regards to use of in-app purchases for online group events, Apple decides to shift this requirement due to recent resurgence of COVID, which makes online events more important.

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• Deadline for in-app purchase and account deletion requirements extended
• App Store Review Guidelines

Recently, Apple announced that it will require apps providing account creation functionality to also provide a way to delete account.

Corresponding updates to App Store Review Guidelines 5.1.1 now be enforced starting January 31, 2022.

The updates to App Store Review Guideline 5.1.1 last June provided users with greater control over their personal data, stating that all apps that allow for account creation must also allow users to initiate deletion of their account from within the app. This requirement applies to all app submissions starting January 31, 2022. We encourage you to review any laws that may require you to maintain certain types of data, and to make sure your app clearly explains what data your app collects, how it collects that data, all uses of that data, your data retention/deletion policies, and more as described in the guideline. Examples of this type of data include electronic health records, and sales and warranty records. Please also confirm that the app privacy information on your product page is accurate. 

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