About apple rejection on "location-based APIs for emergency services"

Question

I have developed an application that tracks user Location (background Mode) with user permission for a government police service.

As Per apple Human Interface guideline:

4.3 Apps that use location-based APIs for emergency services will be rejected

• So Now What services include location-based APIs for emergency services

• Can I use Location tracking for government Service

Any help is appreciated..

Thanks

Answer 1

app rejection process 4. Location under with section

4.3 Apps that use location-based APIs for dispatch, fleet management, or emergency services will be rejected.

Ans :

You can’t make apps to watch your employees, or make apps that rely too heavily on location. Nobody wants an accident to happen because the device was not precise enough or didn’t work correctly. Also, you can’t use the iPhone to spy on people.

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Answer 2

In case anyone else stumbles across this. Apple has updated their guidelines and the now relevant topic is 5.1.5:

5.1.5 Location Services Use Location services in your app only when it is directly relevant to the features and services provided by the app. Location-based APIs shouldn’t be used to provide emergency services or autonomous control over vehicles, aircraft, and other devices, except for small devices such as lightweight drones and toys, or remote control car alarm systems, etc. Ensure that you notify and obtain consent before collecting, transmitting, or using location data. If your app uses location services, be sure to explain the purpose in your app; refer to the Human Interface Guidelines for best practices on doing so.

The other answer is still accurate: You cannot provide a location-based service that integrates with emergency services (police). (unless, in the times of Covid, you work for Apple)