Android - Leading the Way
To boost user confidence when downloading sensitive apps, Google will soon introduce a Play Store banner for VPN apps. This banner will highlight the significance of reviewing an app's Data Safety section prior to installation.
This is another example of Mobile OS providers recognizing the need to maintain user privacy and security. This follows Apple's mandate for applications utilizing its iOS mobile operating system. Developers are now required to obtain explicit user consent (on an opt-in basis) for tracking user activity across apps or websites and accessing users' device advertising identifiers for advertising and advertising measurement purposes. This policy also includes various other restrictions.