Google IO 2024: Checks

TLDR: checks.google.com App code static analysis tool to make sure the app is compliant with privacy regulations and that it respects user privacy.

During Google IO 2024 Google released a new service tool called “Checks” https://developers.google.com/checks/guide/getting-started/quickstart. The purpose of the tool is to do a static analysis of your apps APK.

You can link app from the Google Play store or integrate with your CI (and using the command line).

Checks is a Google service that helps app developers review their apps and privacy policies to ensure they comply with privacy regulations. It also helps developers track their data sharing practices over time and make sure they are intentional with respect to SDK and API changes that might affect sharing behavior.

Checks provides a report that highlights where an app and its privacy policy are succeeding and failing in terms of privacy compliance.

Here are some of the key benefits of using Checks:

• Identify privacy risks: Checks can help you identify potential privacy risks in your app, such as collecting or sharing data without proper user consent.
• Improve your privacy policy: Checks can help you ensure…