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Apple cracking down on device fingerprinting in App Store, requiring justification from developers

  • Apple will require developers to explain why they use certain APIs that can be used for fingerprinting
  • Apps lacking valid explanations for using fingerprinting APIs will be rejected starting in 2024
  • Fingerprinting uses device data to create unique profiles and track users without consent
  • Apple first addressed fingerprinting concerns in 2021 and is further restricting the practice
  • Developers must align API usage explanations with app functionality under new App Store rules
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