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App Security and Privacy Code of Practice and Call for Views Response
09 December 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
At a Glance
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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Assessment & feedback
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