Medium removed the phrase 'as a Newsletter Editor' from a clause requiring users to represent that they have lawfully collected personal information. The updated language now applies this representation requirement to all personal information users provide to Medium, not just information provided in a newsletter editor capacity. This broadens the scope of the warranty to cover any personal data submitted through the platform.
Consumers: When you provide any personal information to Medium, you are stating that you collected it legally and obtained all necessary permissions from the people whose data it is.
The updated terms expand a data collection warranty to apply to all personal information users provide to Medium, not limited to newsletter editor submissions. Users now represent and warrant that any personal information they submit has been lawfully collected and that all required notices and consents were obtained before collection. This means the warranty applies whether data is provided through newsletters, account profiles, submissions, or other Medium features. If a user provides personal information collected without proper notice or consent, they may be in breach of this representation.
Expanded from newsletter editor context to all personal information users provide to Medium, requiring representation of lawful collection and requisite consents.
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