

These answers have to be submitted through Google’s existing data safety form. Google, which is taking the shift slowly and gradually, as a first step, has asked developers to add more details on their data deletion practices by December 7. Google says that the developers have to delete users’ data along with their account unless they have “legitimate reasons” to hold back the data. While the new Play Store rule applies to all apps in Play Store and seemingly aims to ensure better data protection of users, there’s a loophole in the policy which should be taken note of.

These users can choose to delete other data only where applicable. The new Play Store policy is also expected to offer more flexibility to users who may not want to delete their account completely. This is a welcome move for Google users who require to re-download the app in case they deleted the app before requesting for account deletion. The feature will let users delete all their in-app content along with the account they signed up with without re-downloading the app. By creating a more intuitive experience with this policy, we hope to better educate our shared users on the data controls available to them and create greater trust in your apps and in Google Play more broadly,” Google writes on its blog post for developers. “While Play’s Data safety section already lets developers highlight their data deletion options, we know that users want an easier and more consistent way to request them. Soon you may be able to pair your Apple Watch with more than one iPhone details
