Why Brave is opposing Google's Android developer registry

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Google will require Android app developers to register with government-issued ID by September 2026, even if they don't use the Play Store.
Brave, EFF, Tor Project, and others oppose this, citing privacy risks and undermining Android's openness.
Google's policy overrides user choice by forcing developers to register, even for apps outside the Play Store.
The developer registry creates a centralized database of personal data, posing significant privacy risks.
Google has a history of expanding control over platforms, such as Manifest V2 deprecation and Privacy Sandbox.
Brave and others urge Google to rescind the registration requirement and maintain platform neutrality.

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