Text Messages Data Type Declaration Mismatch
Text Messages Data Type Declaration Mismatch
Description
It has been identified that the Text Messages data type declaration in your privacy policy does not accurately match the actual usage of this data, potentially leaving users' personal information vulnerable to misuse or unauthorized access.
Recommendation
To mitigate vulnerability, ensure that the Text Messages data type declaration in your privacy policy accurately reflects how this data is collected, stored, and used. Regularly review and update the policy to align with current practices and communicate any changes to users transparently. Implement strong data security measures to protect text message data from unauthorized access or misuse. Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with privacy regulations and best practices.
Links
- Android Privacy Guidelines
- Privacy Policies for Mobile Apps
- Apple Privacy Manifest
- CWE-359: Exposure of Private Information ("Privacy Violation")
Standards
- OWASP_MASVS_L1:
- OWASP_MASVS_L2:
- OWASP_MASVS_RESILIENCE:
- CWE_TOP_25:
- GDPR:
- ART_5
- ART_6
- ART_7
- ART_9
- ART_11
- ART_13
- ART_15
- ART_16
- ART_17
- ART_32
- CCPA:
- CCPA_1798_100
- CCPA_1798_105
- CCPA_1798_110
- CCPA_1798_115
- CCPA_1798_120
- CCPA_1798_125
- CCPA_1798_130
- CCPA_1798_135
- CCPA_1798_140
- CCPA_1798_150
- PCI_STANDARDS:
- OWASP_MASVS_v2_1:
- MASVS_PRIVACY_1
- MASVS_PRIVACY_2
- MASVS_PRIVACY_3
- MASVS_PRIVACY_4
- OWASP_ASVS_L1:
- OWASP_ASVS_L2:
- OWASP_ASVS_L3:
- SOC2_CONTROLS:
- CC_2_3
- CC_5_3