TLDR Tech / InfoSec
Inconsistent Privacy Labels Don't Tell Users What They Are Getting
Apple and Google launched app privacy labels in 2020, but a Carnegie Mellon CyLab study found widespread inaccuracies, mostly due to developer misunderstandings. The two platforms define data collection differently: Google counts any data transmitted off-device, whereas Apple counts it only if it is also stored. Labels go unverified, with no tools to help developers get them right. Researchers are calling for standardized definitions, better placement in app store listings, and automated verification tools.
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