Observed Signal · Jun 4, 2019 · Policy Update · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Apple Tightens Enterprise App Certificate Rules
Apple is tightening rules around its Enterprise Developer Program certificates after reports that Google and Facebook misused the Enterprise App Certificate to distribute in-house apps. The changes, per The Verge, mandate a more thorough, manual review of enterprise apps, particularly for applications using the Enterprise Certificate that are submitted to the App Store. If an app is found not to meet App Store guidelines, the developer must remove it. Apple states it reserves the right to review any internal-use application at any time during the term of the agreement and requires full cooperation from developers. Previously, Apple granted limited visibility into individual apps, and misuses could lead to certificate revocation and the closure of internal apps. The new approach aims to curb misuse at the source and prevent inappropriate use of the Enterprise Certificates.
Policy update from major platform (Apple) tightening Enterprise App Certificate rules.
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- Google and Facebook allegedly misused Apple's Enterprise App Certificate.
- Apple will enforce stricter, manual review of enterprise apps, especially for App Store submissions.
- If non-compliant, developers must remove the enterprise app from the App Store.
- Apple reserves the right to review internal-use applications at any time during the agreement and requires cooperation.
- Previously, limited oversight allowed certificate misuse and closure of internal apps.
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