Google demands Android app developers turn over Data safety info by July 20th
Google is replacing the Android app’s permissions list with the new Data safety feature in the Play Store
For example, we opened the TikTok app, and under the Data safety heading it says, “Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.” TikTok’s Data safety listing says that the app does not share data with third parties, encrypts data in transit, and allows you to request that data be deleted.

The Data safety listing in the Google Play Store for TikTok
On the other hand, the Data safety listing does note that the app collects Location, Personal info, and 9 other different types of data. If this bothers you, you might decide not to install TikTok or uninstall it if you’ve already added the app to your phone.
Android users will need to put their faith in both app developers and Google
This is how Google…