Apple's Newest App Store Policy Implements Easy Account Deletion Requirements Starting June 30

Apple begins enacting account deletion requirements starting June 30 (Photo: Apple)

JAKARTA - During the 2022 World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC), Apple introduced many policy changes for the App Store. Now, Apple is reminding developers that they are ready to enable some previously pending policy updates.

There are two changes to the App Store rules that will take effect from June 30, namely a requirement that apps offering paid online group services use an in-app payment system, and a requirement that requires developers to offer easy account deletion.

"As a reminder, apps that support account creation must allow users to initiate deletion of their accounts within the app starting June 30, 2022, as described in the App Store Review Guidelines 5.1.1(v)," Apple wrote in an official announcement on Wednesday, May 25.

The App Store Review Guidelines 5.1.1(v) concern simplification of account deletion. This means that apps that support account creation must offer a way to delete the same account within the app.

Initially, this rule change would be set for January 31, but Apple extended the timeframe intended to give developers additional time to implement these requirements.

Apple reminded developers that account deletion options should be easy to find, and users should be able to delete accounts and their personal data. Apple also reminded several conditions that must be considered when you want to update your application.

• The account deletion option should be easy to find in your app.
• If your app offers Sign in with Apple, you must use Sign In with Apple REST API to revoke user tokens when deleting accounts.
• It is not enough to simply provide the ability to temporarily deactivate or deactivate an account. People should be able to delete accounts along with their personal data.
• Applications in highly regulated industries can provide additional customer service flows to confirm and facilitate the account deletion process. Follow applicable legal requirements for retaining and retaining user account information, and for handling account deletion.
• This includes complying with local laws in different countries or regions. As always, check with your legal counsel.