"Final Call for Views on Government App Security Proposals"

The UK government is urging the cybersecurity industry to submit feedback on new proposals to place new security requirements on app store operators and developers.  The consultation period for the plans ends at 11.45 pm BST on Wednesday, June 29, meaning industry experts have just days to submit their views before the government moves forward with the new code of practice.  The proposals were published last month to provide more robust security and privacy protections for app users.  The new code of practice would place numerous new requirements on app store operators and developers.  This includes requiring app stores to have a vulnerability reporting process for each of their apps to ensure flaws can be found and fixed quicker.  App developers and store operators would also be obliged to share more security and privacy information in an accessible way, such as explaining why an app requires access to users' contacts and location.  All app stores for smartphones, game consoles, TVs, and other smart devices making apps available to UK users would be asked to commit to the new code of practice.  Some companies that will be affected include Apple, Google, Amazon, Huawei, Microsoft, and Samsung.  

Infosecurity reports: "Final Call for Views on Government App Security Proposals"