Apple to Require Every App in the App Store to have a Privacy Policy

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Apple recently issued a reminder that, beginning October 3, 2018, App Store Connect will require a privacy policy for all new apps and app updates before they can be submitted for distribution on the App Store or through TestFlight external testing. For more information about the App Store Connect requirements, see: https://developer.apple.com/app-store/review/guidelines/#privacy.

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Apple to Require Every App in the App Store to have a Privacy Policy

Apple to Require Every App in the App Store to have a Privacy Policy

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