A multinational technology corporation that develops consumer electronics, computer software, and online services, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and the App Store digital marketplace. Operates as a major platform gatekeeper through its control of iOS app distribution and in-app payment systems, with policies that directly affect developers' ability to reach consumers and compete in mobile markets. The company's terms of service, privacy policies, and app review guidelines significantly impact user privacy rights, developer access to markets, and digital commerce practices globally.

1 Documents
18 All provisions 7 High severity 11 Medium severity 0 Low severity
1 Changes · 12 mo
Jun 9, 2026 Last change

High — provisions that significantly limit your legal rights, authorize broad data collection, or create material financial exposure. Medium — provisions worth knowing about but with partial protections or limited scope. Low — standard terms with minimal consumer impact.

Governance Coverage
Privacy Rights
8 provisions · 4 high · 4 med
Payment Fees
8 provisions · 3 high · 5 med
Acceptable Use
4 provisions · 2 high · 1 med
Platform Discretion
4 provisions · 3 high · 1 med
Content Moderation
3 provisions · 3 med
Data Collection
3 provisions · 1 high · 2 med
Ai Automated
2 provisions · 2 med
Enforcement Actions
2 provisions · 1 high · 1 med
Legal Jurisdiction
1 provision · 1 med
Intellectual Property
1 provision · 1 med
Quick Facts
AI Training: Disclosed
Data Retention: Specified
Key Governance Provisions
High Health and Medical App Requirements

This provision conditions App Store approval for health and medical apps on possession of applicable regulatory credentials, and prohibits monetizing HealthKit health data through advertising, provid…

High Kids Category Data Collection Restrictions

This provision prohibits the data collection and advertising practices in child-directed apps that are most commonly associated with privacy risks to minors, including behavioral advertising identifi…

High Health and Medical Data Handling Requirements

This provision establishes a baseline data protection framework for health-related apps on the App Store by restricting monetization mechanisms tied to health data and mandating transparency about da…

High Children's App Privacy and COPPA Requirements

This provision operationalizes compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and establishes App Store review standards for child-directed applications. It restricts the moneti…

High Apple Editorial Discretion to Remove or Reject Apps

This provision establishes Apple's editorial authority over app content and establishes a mechanism for App Store curation based on subjective criteria including potential offensiveness and realism a…

Document Coverage
Platformpolicy
Last change detected: Jun 9, 2026 Changes (12 months): 1 Documents monitored: 1 Provisions tracked: 18
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Documents

Apple App Store Review Guidelines

Medium

Apple's App Store Review Guidelines establish the requirements that application developers must satisfy for app approval, distribution, and continued availability across Apple's platforms including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple …

Last updated May 5, 2026 · Platform policy
8 provisions 3 versions captured 1 significant change Version history →

Recent Changes

June 9, 2026 · Apple App Store Review Guidelines Medium

Apple updated its App Store Review Guidelines to broaden language about alternative app distribution from EU and Japan specifically to a more generalized statement about 'some markets and certain platforms'. …

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Low Severity Provisions (0)

No provisions found.

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Applicable Regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
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BIPA
Illinois, USA
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CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
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COPPA
United States Federal
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Colorado AI Act
US-CO
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CFAA
United States Federal
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Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
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CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
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DMA
European Union
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DMCA
United States Federal
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DSA
European Union
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ePrivacy Directive
European Union
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FCRA
United States Federal
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FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
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GDPR
European Union
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GLBA
United States Federal
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HIPAA
United States Federal
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Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
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Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
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TCPA
United States Federal
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Texas AI Act
Texas, USA
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UK GDPR
United Kingdom
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Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
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VPPA
United States Federal
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Frequently Asked Questions

What Apple documents does ConductAtlas track?

ConductAtlas tracks 1 Apple documents including terms of service, privacy policy, and other governance documents. Every document is captured daily with cryptographic verification.

How many policy changes has Apple made in the past year?

Apple has made 1 policy changes in the past 12 months across the documents ConductAtlas tracks.

How many provisions has ConductAtlas classified for Apple?

ConductAtlas has classified 18 provisions across Apple's tracked documents. 7 are rated high severity, 11 medium, and 0 low.

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