[tekeous]

Absolutely ridiculous, to require a DUNS number when so many apps are published by a single person, often for fun or hobby.

[KomoD]

Then you don't need a DUNS number... just like the post says:

> The D-U-N-S number is only needed if your Play Store publisher account is for an organization, not an individual.

Same with the requirements for public email and public phone number, these are only requirements if you are an organization

[mschuster91]

The problem is, legally in some jurisdictions as soon as you're earning money, and even if it's just ko-fi or small scale ads, directly via a Thing, you're now running a commercial enterprise with that Thing, and you better comply with all the regulations.

[cynicalsecurity]

Would you trust Google with a scan of your passport?