Apple continues to make adjustments to iPhone applications downloaded from the App Store. With a decision taken last year, in applications with account creation feature, Availability of “delete account” option was also made mandatory.
In this context, the developers were given time to make the necessary updates. The given time has come. The technology giant announced the new rule in the announcement it published on its website. It will come into effect from 30 June 2022. conveyed the information. He also gave an important warning on the subject.
Account deletion option must be easy to find
According to clause 5.1.1(v) of the App Store App Review Guidelines, Finding the account deletion option should be easy. Although some developers theoretically offer the ability to close the account, they can put it in places that are unpredictable within the application. With Apple’s policy, they will now have to streamline this process.
Apple also an account temporarily or completely disable He also underlines that it is not enough to provide the opportunity and iPhone users should be able to delete the account along with their personal data.
Apps that offer the Sign In with Apple option, on the other hand, must use the Sign In with Apple REST API to revoke user tokens when deleting an account.
Other conditions required in applications with “account deletion” option:
- Applications in highly regulated industries may provide additional customer service flows to confirm and streamline the account deletion process.
- Comply with applicable legal requirements to store and retain user account information and handle account deletions. This includes complying with local laws in different countries or regions. As always, consult your legal counsel.
App Store cleaning for apps that haven’t received updates
While Apple brought the obligation to delete the account, it also took care of outdated applications in the App Store. Applications that have not received updates for a long time will be quietly removed from Apple’s application market. The company told developers who do not want to encounter such a situation to update within 30 days.