Google Play To Display 'Verified' Badges For VPN Apps
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Google Play To Display 'Verified' Badges For VPN Apps
Google Play will now display “Verified” badges for select VPNs to “highlight apps that prioritize user privacy and safety,” said Google in a blog post.
“We're introducing a new way to recognize VPN apps that go above and beyond to protect their users: a "Verified" badge for consumer-facing VPN apps,” the company said.
The badge signifies that the VPN app has adhered to the Play Safety and Security guidelines and successfully completed a Mobile Application Security Assessment (MASA) level 2 validation.
“Once awarded, the badge is prominently displayed on your app’s details page and in search results,” said Google. The tech giant said that they have built new surfaces to showcase verified VPN applications.
In order to consider for the “Verified” badge, the VPN needs to have at least 10,000 installs and 250 reviews. It should be published on Google Play for at least 90 days, meet target API level requirements for Google Play apps and submit a Data Safety section declaration.
“This new badge is designed to highlight apps that prioritize user privacy and safety, help users make more informed choices about the VPN apps they use, and build confidence in the apps they ultimately download. This badge complements existing features such as the Google Play Store banner for VPNs and Data Safety section declaration in the Play Store,” said the tech giant.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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