Google Bars Digital Loan Apps Access To Customers Photos, Contacts
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Google Bars Digital Loan Apps Access To Customers Photos, Contacts

Google has said in an updated policy for digital loan apps on Play Store that digital lending apps will no longer have access to individuals’ confidential user information including contacts, photos, and videos.JAMB Result

According to Google, this will prevent inappropriate behaviour from lenders that threaten borrowers.

According to THE WILL,  Google updated its Personal Loans policy for Play Store apps and imposed new limitations that prevent apps from accessing external storage, photos, videos, contacts, the precise location, and call logs.Information Guide Nigeria

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Google said, “Apps that provide personal loans, or have the primary purpose of facilitating access to personal loans (i.e. lead generators or facilitators), are prohibited from accessing sensitive data, such as photos and contacts”.NYSC Portal

This will take effect from May 31. Google is stepping up its efforts to address the problem with this action.

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Idongesit is a graduate of Communication Arts, University of Uyo. Currently working as a news reporter at InfoGuide Nigeria.

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