collect certain information from developers
Yes. Like a copy of their identity papers.
Consult Article 23 (“Identification of economic operators”) of the CRA. The entry into force fits Google’s timeline.
collect certain information from developers
Yes. Like a copy of their identity papers.
Consult Article 23 (“Identification of economic operators”) of the CRA. The entry into force fits Google’s timeline.
Zak@lemmy.world 1 week ago
That says when Google distributes an app via the Play Store, Google must be able to name the developer.
It does not say that when I distribute an app via my website, Google has any obligations whatsoever.
General_Effort@lemmy.world 1 week ago
You’re thinking of the DSA (Article 30), in force since last year. The CRA is on top (or beside) of that, starting in 2027. Some are also pointing the finger at the RED (Article 3 3.). That’s the one that made Apple do USB chargers.
I expect phones are going to become a lot more locked down, especially in the EU.
Yes. Google is only demanding verification for certified phones.
Zak@lemmy.world 1 week ago
What I quoted was CRA Article 23.
It clearly doesn’t impose any obligations on an OS vendor with regard to app installation where the OS vendor isn’t a party to the transaction.
General_Effort@lemmy.world 1 week ago
You’re arguing that a dev shouldn’t be seen as supplying to Google just because their apps run on a Google system. I agree, that could be a valid argument, but I am not too sure if it would work in court.
Google is certainly following the spirit of the law. Maybe there is a tiny loophole here but imagine Google leaves that open. A few people install some shady app store full of malware and scams. Would a court find that Google had fulfilled all its legal obligations to protect its users?