Google, Meta, Spotify break Apple's device fingerprinting rules

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And the iOS titan doesn't seem that bothered with this data leaking out

Last week, Apple began requiring iOS developers justify the use of a specific set of APIs that could be used for device fingerprinting. Yet the iGiant doesn't appear to be making much effort to ensure that Google, Meta, and Spotify comply with the rules, it's claimed.

We found out that apps such as Google Chrome, Instagram, Spotify, and Threads don’t adhere to their declared reasonsAs such the iBiz now requires app developers to supply among other things reasons for using any of its designated"required reason APIs" that can be used for device fingerprinting. As of May 1, 2024, apps that fail to include reasons for using these APIs in their privacy manifest file won't be accepted in the iOS App Store. Previously, Apple just sent non-compliant developers an email warning.

"To prevent misuse of these APIs, Apple will reject apps that don’t describe their use of the APIs in their privacy manifest file," the pair explain in an."However, we found out that apps such as Google Chrome, Instagram, Spotify, and Threads don’t adhere to their declared reasons.

 

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