CA-C-002184
Sony PlayStation — PlayStation Terms of Service
Date detected
May 19, 2026
Effective date
May 19, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Affected users
all users
Changes
1 sentence modified
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Event Summary

Sony PlayStation updated the 'Last revised' date in the PlayStation Terms of Service from January 2026 to April 2026 on May 19, 2026. This is a dating update that indicates when the terms were last reviewed or modified. No substantive changes to the terms themselves are evident from the provided diff.

LOW

Consumer Impact

The updated terms reflect a revision date change from January 2026 to April 2026. No substantive modifications to user rights, obligations, or operational policies are evident in the provided diff. The terms remain otherwise unchanged in their operative language and requirements.

Governance Analysis

The revision date update signals that Sony has reviewed or updated its terms as of April 2026. Users encountering the terms after this date are on notice that the document reflects the company's current policies as of that date. The operational significance depends on whether substantive policy changes accompanied this revision date update.

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This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology

Evidence Verification

✓ Verified
Previous Version
e91333c2a28f3e509a4e0dde4a60789dae2bcac276a274dc6182439aea872215
April 18, 2026 07:52 UTC
✓ Verified
Current Version
50c211d6738468483ba784266453aa2a065ba1c522aa62b07c198e1928415549
May 19, 2026 00:52 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
May 19, 2026 00:52 UTC
Analysis Methodology
Citation Record
Entity: Sony PlayStation
Document: PlayStation Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-C-002184
Captured: 2026-05-19 00:52:01 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-05-19-sony-playstation-playstation-terms-of-service-2184/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This change appears to be an administrative metadata update reflecting a revised publication date rather than a substantive policy modification. No new compliance obligations, rights restrictions, or operational requirements are introduced. Compliance and legal teams should verify whether any substantive policy changes occurred that are not reflected in the provided diff, but the detected change itself does not trigger new obligations.

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Document Context

Version history → Policy drift analysis → Document page →
Document
PlayStation Terms of Service
Entity
Sony PlayStation
Captured
May 19, 2026
Source URL
https://www.playstation.com/en-us/legal/psn-terms-of-service/

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