On May 1st, 2024, Apple will enforce all requirements for new privacy manifest reports that must be submitted with new apps or updates. Privado is pleased to introduce a new feature that automates the creation of these reports to meet Apple’s standards.
With our Apple Privacy Manifest generator, app developers and product teams can quickly and accurately complete reports, saving time and avoiding App Store rejections. Any app using a third-party SDK listed by Apple or any other SDK collecting personal data must submit a privacy manifest report.
Instead of manually reviewing each third-party SDK implementation or waiting for responses from third parties, Privado scans all code and SDKs within an app to automatically populate reports. Each time an app update is submitted, Privado can run a scan to ensure the privacy manifest report is up-to-date.
The reports generated by Privado can also help developers update the Privacy Nutrition Labels required by Apple. By automating privacy reports, developers can expedite approval for both Apple and Google app stores.
Apple began notifying apps not in compliance with privacy manifest requirements on March 13, 2024, and started rejecting non-compliant apps on May 1, 2024. These requirements apply to all types of apps submitted to the Apple App Store.
The purpose of the privacy manifest is to disclose all personal data sent to third parties, ensuring apps align with Apple’s policies and user communication. Each privacy manifest must include personal data elements shared, third parties receiving data, and required reason APIs used.
Privado automates Apple Privacy Manifests by building comprehensive data maps, autopopulating required information, and linking responses to code for validation. The generated report can be easily shared and exported for submission, streamlining the compliance process for app developers. Hey there! If you’re looking to streamline the process of adding a privacy manifest file to your app, all you have to do is follow Apple’s guidance and place the file in your app’s codebase. It’s as simple as that!
When it comes time for your app to undergo review in the App Store after an update, you can easily generate a fresh privacy manifest report in Privado. With Privado’s automatic code scan feature, any changes in data flows will be reflected in your reports without any extra effort on your part.
Ready to save time and avoid App Store rejections? Start automating your privacy manifest reports today! Reach out to your customer success manager for more information on how to leverage the Apple Privacy Manifest Generator.
