Logo
News

Google Play Store Introduces New Policies For Kids’ Safety

To make its play store services safe for children, Google has announced a new set of rules and policies.

Google Play Store policy

This Wednesday (May 29, 2019), Google Play Store introduced a major series of changes in its policies for every app to follow.

These changes monitor several aspects of app development related to the handling of data and keeping a track of the demographics the developer chooses to target. This will also require developers to reveal whether or not their target audience consists of kids.

In case kids are not the intended audience, the developer is required to ensure that their app does not appeal to children. Google has made it a point to keep a close watch on the apps and ensuring that they are in line with the amended policies.

One of Google’s blog posts explains,

The following dates should be kept in mind relative to the new changes:

  • May 29, 2019: All new apps must follow these updated policies related to children from this day.
  • September 1, 2019: The final date given to all developers to make necessary changes and acquire the new target audience.

If developers regard children as their target audience, then they are obligated to follow Google Play Store guidelines in their apps to govern the handling and use of personal data and content.

Google emphasizes the need to ensure that these changes are abided by every app developer on the Play Store

Manish <span>Content Strategist</span>
Written By
Manish Content Strategist

With a mixture of literature, cinema, and photography, Manish is mostly traveling. When he is not, he is probably writing another tech news for you!

Think Your Professional Journey
Deserves A Spot In Our 40 Under 40 Report?

Featured Blogs

News

Sam Altman's Comeback As OpenAI's CEO Is A Prime Example Of Leadership

4 min read  

The entire world revolving around AI went into shock last week when Sam Altman was removed from his position of CEO at OpenAI. Claiming disagreements on the marketing front and lack of transparency in vision, the board made a sudden yet unanimous decision on Friday. Sam’s close friend and co-f

News

Snapchat Releases Lens Challenges To Take Over TikTok

2 min read  

 Social media platform, Snapchat is looking forward to increasing their overall rate of user engagement by adding a new feature to their mobile application. This Snapchat update is basically a new feature of the Snapchat app that is known as the 'Lens Challenge', where the app users

News

Google Assistance Once Again At Your Service: Finds Out Which Song is Playing Nearby

4 min read  

 Google Assistant's music recognition software is all there to give a tough competition to Shazam, which till date was enjoying the status of being the most used app for knowing the unidentifying songs. It’s just been a month that the feature is made live only to Google’s pi

News

Google takes cue from Apple, allows account deletion for Android apps

4 min read  

Google has recently announced a new policy for account deletion for Android apps, following in the footsteps of Apple. This means that users will now have the option to delete their account and associated data from an Android app if they choose to do so. This move comes as a welcome change

Featured Interviews

Interview

Interview With Coyote Jackson, Director of Product Management, PubNub

MobileAppDaily had a word with Coyote Jackson, Director of Product Management, PubNub. We spoke to him about his journey in the global Data Stream Network and real-time infrastructure-as-a-service company. Learn more about him.

MAD Team 4 min read  
Interview

Interview With Laetitia Gazel Anthoine, Founder and CEO, Connecthings

MobileAppDaily had a word with Laetitia Gazel Anthoine, Founder and CEO, Connecthings. We spoke to her about her idea behind Connecthings and thoughts about the company’s services.

MAD Team 4 min read  
Interview

Interview With Gregg Temperley, Founder Of ParcelBroker App

MobileAppDaily had a word with Gregg Temperley, Founder. We spoke to him about his idea behind such an excellent app and his whole journey during the development process.

MAD Team 4 min read  
Interview

Interview With George Deglin, CEO Of OneSignal

MobileAppDaily had a word with George Deglin, the CEO and co-founder of OneSignal, a leading customer messaging and engagement solution, we learn multiple facets related to customer engagement, personalization, and the future of mobile marketing.

MAD Team 4 min read  
MAD Originals
MAD Originals

Cut to the chase content that’s credible, insightful & actionable.

Get the latest mashup of the App Industry Exclusively Inboxed

  • PRODUCTS
  • SERVICES
  • BOTH
Join our expansive network, build connections and expand your brand presence.