Apple says COVID’s ‘Health Pass’ apps are limited to developers working with public health authorities

Apple today informed developers today that “health pass” apps can only be installed by developers working with recognized public health authorities.

A “health pass” app is classified as a passport-generating app that is used to enter premises and access personal services based on test and vaccine records.

Apple says that to ensure that these apps handle sensitive data responsibly and provide reliable functionality, they are limited to developers working with test-device manufacturers, test- laboratories, and health care providers.

With the recent release of COVID-19 vaccines, we have seen an increase in apps that generate health passes that are used to enter premises and access personal services based on test and vaccine records. To ensure that these apps handle sensitive data responsibly and provide reliable functionality, they need to be installed by developers working with organizations recognized by public health authorities. , such as test machine manufacturers, laboratories, or health care providers. As with other COVID-19 related apps, we also accept apps installed directly by the government, medical institutions and other credit institutions.

Apple has been restricting COVID 19-related apps since March. Apps that provide data on COVID must be installed by developers working with well-known organizations such as government agencies, health-focused NGOs, companies with a strong belief in health issues, and medical or educational institutions. Apple does not allow 19-themed COVID entertainment apps or games, or any other app that is not installed by a qualified developer.

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