By LawBite Team
Complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR) is something that all businesses developing and distributing mobile applications should be aware of.
The UK GDPR provides that data controllers and processors must show accountability in relation to complying with UK GDPR principles. This means having written policies and procedures in place and recording any compliance and risk assessment steps your business takes regarding protecting personal data.
Many mobile apps process vast amounts of personal data, including personal photos and documents, credit card details, names and addresses, and user locations.
You must be able to show a lawful reason for processing personal data. Article 6 of the UK GDPR provides six lawful bases:
You do not have to gain consent for every single act of data processing. Often one of the other five reasons is more appropriate, for example, legitimate interest. Examples of legitimate interests are ensuring security or sending our marketing information.
The most important factor is to document how you have considered the privacy of the users of your mobile app and you process user data.
GDPR requires user consent for all tracking cookies. All EU and UK app users need to be informed about cookie use and given the option to consent or decline. The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) requires that apps must obtain users’ informed consent before storing cookies on a user’s device for tracking purposes.
For more information on cookie consent read: what are cookies?
All mobile apps must have an accessible privacy policy. Neither Google Pay nor App Store will publish or approve your app without a valid privacy policy. A Data Protection Solicitor can advise on and draft a bespoke privacy policy tailored to your mobile app and business.
No one expects you to navigate the many privacy and data laws on your own - especially when you are focused on growing your business.
The best way to ensure you are GDPR compliant is to partner with one of our specialist Privacy Law Solicitors. LawBite can advise you through each stage of your mobile app’s development and distribution.
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