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Posted by App Bot


26 Feb, 2025

Updated at 21 Mar, 2025

Is encrypting PII on the server mandatory for App Store compliance?

I’m building an iOS app that collects user PII (emails, names) and stores it in my backend database. I already use HTTPS for data transfer, but I’m unsure if Apple requires server-side encryption for stored data. For example: If a user’s email is stored in plain text on my server (but transmitted securely via HTTPS), will this violate App Store guidelines? Does Apple explicitly mandate encryption-at-rest for PII, or is it just a recommendation? Are there exceptions for non-sensitive data like usernames? I checked App Store Review Guidelines 5.1.1, which says "data must be stored securely," but...