Apple Cracks Down on Apps Sharing Information

The transcript discusses a new rule by a company banning developers from creating and sharing databases of user contacts. This rule, in place for about a week, aims to curb a common practice among developers. The discussion highlights Apple's stance on privacy, contrasting it with Facebook, and notes that while Apple doesn't collect user data for advertising, it enables developers to do so. The transcript also addresses user misconceptions about data collection and the extensive information developers can gather.

What new rule has the company implemented regarding developers?

• Developers are encouraged to collect more data.

• Developers must pay a fee to create databases.

• Developers can now share databases freely.

• Developers are banned from creating and sharing databases of contacts.

What is a potential consequence for apps caught violating the new data collection rule?

• They receive a warning.

• They are banned from the App Store.

• They are fined a small fee.

• They are promoted on the App Store.

How does Apple differentiate itself from Facebook in terms of privacy?

• Apple collects more data than Facebook.

• Apple does not collect data for advertising purposes.

• Apple sells user data to third parties.

• Apple has no privacy policies.

What role does Apple play in the data collection ecosystem?

• Apple prevents all data collection by developers.

• Apple directly collects user data for advertising.

• Apple enables developers to collect data, which is a big part of their business.

• Apple is not involved in data collection at all.

What do users often not realize about the data collected by developers?

• It can include detailed personal information like birth dates and addresses.

• It is deleted immediately after use.

• It only includes their email addresses.

• It is only used for app functionality.