- We’re adding information regarding the acceptable use of SMS and Call log data for business CRM apps and default handlers. If you want to make changes to your apps in accordance with these revised guidelines, you can do so starting today. [Current policy | Upcoming policy - effective December 16, 2020]
- We’re updating our Policy Coverage section with additional clarity on apps that may pose a high risk of abuse. [Current policy | Upcoming policy - effective December 16, 2020]
- We're updating our User Data policy to align with changes to the Google Play Developer Distribution Agreement to reflect our reliance on standard contractual clauses to transfer personal data from the European Economic Area or the UK to the U.S. as of July 2020. [Current policy | Upcoming policy - effective December 16, 2020]
Additionally, we’ve added new clarifications and examples to some of our policies.
- We’ve added new examples to our News policy.
- We’ve updated the Mobile Unwanted Software policy by renaming Impersonation to Social Engineering.
- We’ve added a new example to our Sensitive Events policy regarding COVID-19.
- We’ve added new examples of common violations to our Spam and Minimum Functionality policies.
As a reminder, if your app accesses location in the background, you can now submit your app for feedback by completing the Location permissions declaration form in the Play Console.