Health pass apps must be associated with public health authoritiesApple informed developers of the requirements today.
What you need to know
Apple has provided some guidance on submitting health pass apps.
The company says that health pass apps "must be submitted by developers working with entities recognized by public health authorities."
In a news release on its developer website, Apple has informed developers that apps that generate health passes must be submitted by developers who work with companies that are approved by public health authorities.
The company says that it has experienced a rise in these kinds of apps as COVID-19 vaccinations increase. Developers are attempting to create health passes that users can display to indicate they have been tested or vaccinated for COVID-19.
Apple has listed the following approved entities as examples:
Test kit manufacturers
Laboratories
Healthcare providers
As it did with COVID-19 apps, Apple will also continue to accept apps from governments, medical companies, and "other credentialed inst...
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Health pass apps must be associated with public health authorities
