Google has implemented a new developer policy for the extension of the Chrome browser. It has been announced that it will require disclosure of data on the use of extensions from January 2021. The developer must explain the type of data collected by the extension and display it on the page of the Chrome online application store; it must also ensure that the data is not sold to external vendors or used for credit checks or lending.
Google’s Project Strobe is to check the user’s Google account and Android device data by third-party developers. Last year, with this project, the extended function of the Chrome browser was expanded, and the extended function can only be requested by the user to complete the function. Required permissions. Now Google wants to make adjustments based on these protective measures to further update the developer policy.
Starting from January 18, 2021, the page of each extension function of the Chrome online application store will have clear and easy-to-understand content, disclosing the usage data of the function, such as what data has been collected from users.
In addition, another regulation has been introduced that focuses on restricting how developers can use the data collected by the extension function, including ensuring that the use or transmission of the data is based on the user’s main interests and conforms to the extension function specification; development is never allowed The seller sells user data, and prohibits the use or transmission of user data for personalized advertising, and it is also forbidden to use it for credit checks or lending.
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