Google Play will mark independently validated VPN apps

Android VPN apps that have gone through an independent security validation will now be able to claim that distinction on Google Play with a prominent badge in their Data Safety section. “We’ve launched this banner beginning with VPN apps due to the sensitive and significant amount of user data these apps handle,” said Nataliya Stanetsky from Google’s Android Security and Privacy Team. Aligning with the MASA program The App Defense Alliance (ADA) launched the MASA … More →

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