The REST API can be helpful for the following use cases: Accessing Cloud Firestore from a resource-constrained environment, such as an internet of things (IoT) device, where running a complete client library is not possible. Automating database administration or retrieving detailed database metadata.
Read moreIs firestore a backend?
Cloud Firestore ships with mobile and web SDKs and a comprehensive set of security rules so you can access your database without needing to stand up your own server. Using Cloud Functions, our serverless compute product, you can execute hosted backend code that responds to data changes in your database .
Read moreIs Firebase authentication Hipaa compliant?
Unfortunately, Firebase is not HIPAA compliant . Firebase has not implemented all of the physical, technical, and administrative safeguards required under HIPAA.
Read moreIs Firebase Auth encrypted?
Data encryption Firebase services encrypt data in transit using HTTPS and logically isolate customer data.
Read moreIs Firebase Auth GDPR compliant?
If you have users in the EU and are wondering about compliance with the GDPR, the answer is yes, the use of Firebase services almost certainly means you are collecting or processing data that is regulated by the GDPR .
Read moreIs Firebase Auth safe?
0 providers are the most secure . If you use Firebase’s managed authentication features, the OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect provider options (Google, Facebook, etc.) are the most secure. You should support one or more of these providers if you can (depending on your user base).
Read moreIs Firebase API secure?
In a word, yes. As stated by one of the Firebase team engineers, your Firebase API key only identifies your project with Google’s servers. It is not a security risk to expose it .
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