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Apple Enforces Stricter Data Sharing Rules, Threatens App Removals
14 Nov
Summary
- Apple updates App Review Guidelines on data sharing with third parties
- New rules require explicit user permission before sharing personal data
- Noncompliant apps could be removed from the App Store
On November 10th, 2025, Apple updated its App Review Guidelines, introducing new requirements for how apps handle personal data sharing. The updated rules state that apps must clearly disclose where personal data will be shared with third parties, including third-party AI systems, and obtain explicit permission from users before doing so.
The changes echo previous Apple guidelines, but now specifically call out that the data sharing restrictions apply to AI-powered third parties as well. The company warns that apps found noncompliant with these new rules could face removal from the App Store.
This move by Apple is seen as a win for user privacy, as concerns around data privacy and the growing influence of AI continue to be a major focus for tech users and regulators alike. The updated guidelines aim to provide users with more transparency and control over how their personal information is being used, even when shared with advanced technologies like artificial intelligence.
