New suite helps enterprises meet compliance and safeguard customer data
Appknox, a mobile application security company, recently announced the launch of Privacy Shield, a suite of tools that enable organizations to identify and manage privacy risks within mobile applications.
Developed in response to new data protection requirements across the GCC including the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and Saudi Arabia’s Data Protection Law, the suite helps enterprises strengthen compliance, safeguard personal data, and build digital trust in line with global standards such as GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).
With mobile apps projected to generate over US$ 522bn in global revenue by 2026, mobile apps have become indispensable to enterprise strategies across industries, from financial services to e-commerce and public services.
Actionable insights
Privacy Shield addresses this gap by providing real-time, actionable insights into mobile data handling through four core capabilities that work in unison to tackle the most common sources of privacy exposure.
It begins with Tracker Identification, which scans for hidden third-party trackers that may collect user data without oversight or consent. Complementing this is Permissions Monitoring, which highlights unnecessary or excessive app permissions that could increase privacy risks.
To address compliance at the network level, Risky Domain Access Detection identifies outbound connections to servers in sanctioned or high-risk jurisdictions, enabling geo-specific risk assessments.
PII Detection maps
Finally, PII (Personally Identifiable Information) Detection maps where personally identifiable information is stored, processed, or transmitted, help organizations ensure their data handling practices remain aligned with evolving privacy regulations.
“Privacy Shield reflects our commitment to supporting that vision. It gives enterprises the clarity they’ve been missing inside their mobile apps, so they can meet compliance requirements with confidence and maintain the trust of the customers they serve,” remarked Subho Halder, CEO & Co-Founder, Appknox.
