Comment by kassner
20 days ago
It’s important to note that even if you app is not monetized and you don’t have any intention to, Google still requires all this information anyway (including uploading an ID picture and proof of address). Nothing really stops Google from publishing this information in the future.
A deleted comment mentioned this is an EU law, which is partially true, but there is also malicious compliance from Google’s side.
It's also a law in California, I'm pretty sure they say it on the page that requires it and that it would be displayed publicly. It was why I let my app expire.