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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

App Security and Privacy Code of Practice and Call for Views Response

09 December 2022 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Proposed by Julia Lopez Con Hornchurch and Upminster

Culture, Media & Sport

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government published a voluntary Code of Practice setting minimum security and privacy requirements for App Store Operators and App Developers.
  • The Code aims to enhance user protection by establishing baseline standards for app security and privacy.
  • The Government plans to engage with international counterparts to promote these requirements globally.

Issue summary

The Government has published two documents regarding app security and privacy, including a voluntary Code of Practice to set minimum requirements for App Store Operators and App Developers.

Action requested

We are publishing a world-first voluntary Code of Practice that sets minimum security and privacy requirements for App Store Operators and App Developers. We will also engage with international counterparts to promote the need for these requirements and explore creating an international standard based on the Code.

Key facts

  • The Government published ‘Code of Practice for App Store Operators and App Developers’ and ‘Call for Views Response on App Security and Privacy Interventions’.
  • Feedback was sought from May 4 to June 29, 2022.
  • The Code includes eight principles informed by feedback from operators, developers, and security experts.
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