Google Play Developer Program Policy Update

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Hello Google Play Developer,



We're writing to let you know about a recent update to our Developer Policy  
Center. We make updates from time to time as part of a continuous effort to  
make Google Play a safe and trustworthy experience for both developers and  
consumers.



We've introduced policy updates that need your attention. All new and  
existing apps will receive a grace period of at least 30 days from the  
issuance of this notification to comply with the following changes:




We're adding information regarding the acceptable use of SMS and Call log  
data for business CRM apps and default handlers. If you want to make  
changes to your apps in accordance with these revised guidelines, you can  
do so starting today.
We're updating our Policy Coverage section with additional clarity on apps  
that may pose a high risk of abuse.
We're updating our User Data policy to align with changes to the Google  
Play Developer Distribution Agreement to reflect our reliance on standard  
contractual clauses to transfer personal data from the European Economic  
Area or the UK to the US as of July 2020.

Additionally, we've added new examples and clarifications to some of our  
policies:




We've added new examples to our News policy.
We've updated the Mobile Unwanted Software policy by renaming Impersonation  
to Social Engineering.
We've added a new example to our Sensitive Events policy regarding COVID-19.
We've added new examples of common violations to our Spam and Minimum  
Functionality policy.

As a reminder, if your app accesses location in the background, you can now  
submit your app for feedback by completing the Location permissions  
declaration form in the Play Console.



We encourage you to review these policy updates carefully in case any of  
your apps are impacted.






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The Google Play Team





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