Apple’s new App Store rule for easier account and data deletion hits June 30th
by Richard Lawler from The Verge - All Posts on (#5ZKVD)
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge During its WWDC 2021 event, Apple laid down a slew of policy changes for the App Store, adjusting the rules for everything from bounty hunting to whether or not Roblox is a game. Now, with the WWDC 2022 event ready to start on June 6th, Apple is reminding developers that it's ready to flip the switch on some policy updates that were previously delayed.
Two App Store rule changes that Apple is confirming will take effect as of June 30th: a requirement that apps offering paid online group services use its in-app payment system, and a requirement mandating that developers offer easy account deletions (including stored personal data) within any app that allows users to create an account.
The policy about online group services (like classes...