App Store guideline 1.7: Reporting Criminal Activity
Apps that report alleged crimes must bring in local law enforcement, and may only be offered in places where that involvement is real. Unofficial explanation, not affiliated with Apple. Apple's text prevails.
- Guideline
- 1.7 Reporting Criminal Activity
- Section
- 1. Safety
- This page
- Unofficial explanation, not affiliated with Apple. Apple's text prevails.
- Version
- Guidelines last updated October 16, 2026
- Official source
- Apple's App Review Guidelines
Apple's text
This page is an unofficial explanation in our own words. Unofficial explanation, not affiliated with Apple. Apple's text prevails. Apple's wording is on its page, linked below.
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