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I checked Apple’s new privacy ‘nutrition labels.’ Many were false
- st3fan 6y agoI think this reporter is missing the point of the privacy labels. Of course Apple is unable to verify every app. I doubt that was ever the intent. Instead this moves the responsibility to the app developer. It opens up the app developer for legal action if they do not tell the truth. And it gives Apple a clear set of rules that they can use to boot misbehaving app developers from the store if they don’t correct their privacy labels. This is just the beginning of a long process to turn the massive data collection industry on mobile around.
- nowherebeen 6y agoAn indie hacker might be able to lie about the labels, not so much for companies like Facebook. Apple knows this.
- colejohnson66 6y agoTo be fair, Apple isn’t great at all about booting bad apps (without media attention). I’ve emailed them about blatant scam apps (descriptions detailing a different app, fake VPNs linked to from popup “you’re vulnerable” scam ads, etc.), and their response is essentially: “It’s not our fault if developers are inaccurate with their descriptions. You need to take that up with the developer.” I used the word, “scam” multiple times in my messages, with clear evidence, but they don’t care. I like Apple, but their approach to the App Store is very much like Google, and that’s not what I want. I choose the iPhone for quality, and not removing scams is not indicative of that.
- tinus_hn 6y agoYes, that is pretty offensive. I have mailed them about childrens games showing porn ads and they give the same reply.
- Proven 6y agoIf anything, that shows those labels are completely unnecessary - with a bit of due diligence you can get the info on your own.