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Crackdown on loan apps: When Google Play slashed count from 4000 listings to just 200
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Crackdown on loan apps: When Google Play slashed count from 4000 listings to just 200

[ad_1] In a recent interview, Saikat Mitra, Vice President and Head of Trust and Safety for Asia-Pacific at Google, shed light on the challenges faced in addressing the issue of fraudulent loan apps on the Google Play Store. Mitra explained that the delay in addressing these concerns stemmed from the fact that the apps, while not containing malware or harmful content, exhibited problematic business practices in the real world. When developers submit apps for listing on the Play Store, Google scrutinises them extensively, considering factors like code integrity and content safety.Mitra in an interview with Indianexpress.com emphasised that the company's commitment to investing significantly in ensuring app security against malware and data theft. Google's Collaboration With Regulatory Au...
Google took action against over 3,500 loan apps in India for violating norms in 2022
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Google took action against over 3,500 loan apps in India for violating norms in 2022

[ad_1] Google took action against over 3,500 loan apps in India in 2022 for violating Play Store policy requirements, the company said on Thursday.Google said that overall it prevented 1.43 million policy-violating apps from being published on Google Play banning 173,000 bad accounts preventing over USD 2 billion in fraudulent and abusive transactions in 2022. "In India, in 2022, we have reviewed and taken necessary enforcement action, including removal of apps, on more than 3,500 personal loan apps for violations of the Play policy requirements. We continue to uplevel our efforts in this area by regularly updating our policies and review processes," Google said. The company announced that it will adopt a more privacy-friendly approach to advertising in 2023.Google will roll out the fir...