As one of the developers whose software was pirated a couple years back (wondered where all those millions of dollars went) Google provided my address to the FBI who sent the same letter than they emailed me and a pamphlet about their anti-piracy activities. DHS should have no problem getting your home address. There is really no need to post the developer's physical address because Google already has it. This is probably a mis-management issue (as if Google doesn't have a lot of those).
On Friday, September 19, 2014 4:58:57 PM UTC-7, Mark Phillips wrote: > > Dallas, > > I completely agree. > > The only reason I can think they want this information is for Homeland > Security or something related. When one rents a box at MBE or the PO, one > has to show valid id like driver's license or passport or something with a > photo. If you app incites riots or takes over an airplane and holds the > passengers for ransom, then they know where you live and how to find you. > It can't be to send you a monthly check.....;) > > Mark > > On Fri, Sep 19, 2014 at 4:12 PM, Dallas Singletary <[email protected] > <javascript:>> wrote: > >> Completely understand what your are saying Mark. Sorry I misunderstood, I >> was just stating that per Google(Via Email), I could not use my PO Box I >> would need to add a home/business address with a street number and name. >> For me, I will just use my local post offices' address and put C/O General >> Delivery and just go pick the mil up from the post office so I don't have >> to expose my home address. I am a Google & Android Enthusiast but,this is >> kinda an unnessery pain for Developers. >> >> Best Regards, >> Dallas >> On Sep 19, 2014 6:35 PM, "Mark Phillips" <[email protected] >> <javascript:>> wrote: >> >>> The PO Box I meant has a physical address. For example, Mailboxes Etc >>> and many other similar places offer a real street address and suite number. >>> No different than any other business address. I did not mean a box at the >>> Post Office. MBE charges about $13/month for the smallest personal box. >>> There are other similar stores that cost less. And you can call to see if >>> you have any mail, so you don't have to go there until someone sends you a >>> letter bomb...;) >>> >>> I totally understand that this is an onerous pain-in-the*** hoop that we >>> have to jump through. Just one more reason to dislike Google. However, as I >>> have seen over the years on this list, it is VERY hard to argue with >>> Google, let alone find a way to start a discussion. So, I was just trying >>> to provide a helpful suggestion to meet the requirements of the new rule. >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> On Fri, Sep 19, 2014 at 2:31 PM, Dallas Singletary <[email protected] >>> <javascript:>> wrote: >>> >>>> It has to be a PHYSICAL ADDRESS no PO BOXES and I can't find out were >>>> to add the address I don't see a place in settings to add an address. Of >>>> course you could use your local post offices address and just put C/O >>>> General Delivery >>>> On Sep 19, 2014 5:21 PM, "Kostya Vasilyev" <[email protected] >>>> <javascript:>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Not just a blatant privacy violation. >>>>> >>>>> They're putting developers' lives at risk. >>>>> >>>>> Not every developer lives in relatively safe place like the US, or >>>>> Western Europe. The world is larger than that, and there are places where >>>>> criminal activity is relatively high. >>>>> >>>>> It's quite easy for someone to do the math, multiplying an app's price >>>>> by its install count, and then to pay a visit to the developer -- with >>>>> the >>>>> intent of extortion, racket, theft, or other criminal activity. >>>>> >>>>> A PO box won't work for me personally, and Google may not accept them >>>>> either. >>>>> >>>>> -- K >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> 2014-09-20 1:00 GMT+04:00 Mark Phillips <[email protected] >>>>> <javascript:>>: >>>>> >>>>>> Rent a post office box near where you live. Then call it a suite in >>>>>> your address. You can pick up the mail once a week. Not a big deal. >>>>>> >>>>>> I completely agree about the privacy issue with using your home >>>>>> address. I wouldn't use my home address, nor my private email address. >>>>>> >>>>>> Mark >>>>>> On Sep 17, 2014 11:24 PM, "nagamatu" <[email protected] <javascript:>> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Dear Android Developers, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I got the following notification at Google play Developer Console. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> | Add a physical contact address Beginning September 30, 2014, you >>>>>>> need to add a physical address >>>>>>> | to your Settings page. After you've added an address, it will be >>>>>>> available on your app's detail page to >>>>>>> | all users on Google Play. If your physical address changes, make >>>>>>> sure to update your information on >>>>>>> | your Settings page. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> | If you have paid apps or apps with in-app purchases, it's >>>>>>> mandatory to provide a physical address >>>>>>> | where you can be contacted. If you don't provide a physical >>>>>>> address on your account, it may result in >>>>>>> | your apps being removed from the Play Store. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I do not want to disclose my home address in public, because I am an >>>>>>> individual developer. >>>>>>> This is privacy issue. I don't understand why Google requires my >>>>>>> physical address. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I disclose my e-mail address and users can contact me. Also I can >>>>>>> reply to messages that is written >>>>>>> in review at Google Play. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> If I am working for a company and office address is disclosed in >>>>>>> public, I do not care for it. >>>>>>> But do you want to know your home address in public? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> # I sent a feedback about objection for this requirement. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> nagamatu >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>> Groups "Android Developers" group. >>>>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >>>>>>> <javascript:> >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>>>> [email protected] <javascript:> >>>>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en >>>>>>> --- >>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>> Groups "Android Developers" group. >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>>> send an email to [email protected] >>>>>>> <javascript:>. >>>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>> Groups "Android Developers" group. >>>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >>>>>> <javascript:> >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>>> [email protected] <javascript:> >>>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en >>>>>> --- >>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>> Groups "Android Developers" group. >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>> send an email to [email protected] >>>>>> <javascript:>. >>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>> Groups "Android Developers" group. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >>>>> <javascript:> >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>> [email protected] <javascript:> >>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en >>>>> --- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>> Groups "Android Developers" group. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>>> an email to [email protected] >>>>> <javascript:>. >>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "Android Developers" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >>>> <javascript:> >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> [email protected] <javascript:> >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en >>>> --- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "Android Developers" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to [email protected] >>>> <javascript:>. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "Android Developers" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >>> <javascript:> >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected] <javascript:> >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en >>> --- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "Android Developers" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to [email protected] >>> <javascript:>. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> Groups "Android Developers" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >> <javascript:> >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected] <javascript:> >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Android Developers" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected] <javascript:>. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. 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