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This clause establishes the legal framework under which Adobe processes content data without explicit user consent, relying instead on a balancing test between Adobe's business interests and user privacy expectations. The provision operationalizes a mechanism for users to challenge specific processing activities while preserving Adobe's ability to continue processing where business or legal necessity applies.
The terms authorize automated analysis of user content as a standard practice under Adobe's legitimate interests framework. Users have the ability to object to such processing, but Adobe retains discretion to continue processing if it determines compelling business or legal grounds exist.
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This clause establishes the legal framework under which Adobe processes content data without explicit user consent, relying instead on a balancing test between Adobe's business interests and user privacy expectations. The provision operationalizes a mechanism for users to challenge specific processing activities while preserving Adobe's ability to continue processing where business or legal necessity applies.
The terms authorize automated analysis of user content as a standard practice under Adobe's legitimate interests framework. Users have the ability to object to such processing, but Adobe retains discretion to continue processing if it determines compelling business or legal grounds exist.
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