EU App Store will show developer’s address and phone number | Technology

Apple on Thursday began reminding developers of another change coming to the App Store in the European Union. This one, however, has been considered quite controversial. As of October, developers considered “traders” will have to provide updated address and phone number data, which will now appear to everyone in the EU App Store.

More changes coming to the App Store in the EU

This change doesn’t come from an Apple decision, but rather a requirement of the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) – which sets out a number of rules for online platforms. For instance, the DSA requires Apple and other companies to verify and display contact information for any traders distributing digital apps. And of course, this affects the App Store.

According to Apple, a developer is considered a trader under EU terms when they make any revenue as a result of an app. This includes not only direct revenue from App Store sales, but also in-app purchases or advertisements. In…