In both Android (6.0 and up) and iOS, the user can view which applications have the permission to access the device location through the device settings screen and revoke permissions as necessary.
Android applications requesting the ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION, ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION, or ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION permissions and iOS applications including the NSLocationWhenInUseUsageDescription, NSLocationAlwaysAndWhenInUseUsageDescription, and/or NSLocationAlwaysUsageDescription keys in their Info.plist file could be scrutinized during the application vetting process.
| Data Component | Name | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| System Settings (DC0118) | User Interface | None |
| Permissions Requests (DC0114) | Application Vetting | None |
In both Android (6.0 and up) and iOS, the user can view which applications have the permission to access the device location through the device settings screen and revoke permissions as necessary.
Android applications requesting the ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION, ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION, or ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION permissions and iOS applications including the NSLocationWhenInUseUsageDescription, NSLocationAlwaysAndWhenInUseUsageDescription, and/or NSLocationAlwaysUsageDescription keys in their Info.plist file could be scrutinized during the application vetting process.
| Data Component | Name | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| System Settings (DC0118) | User Interface | None |
| Permissions Requests (DC0114) | Application Vetting | None |