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System May Default to Most Permissive Access Setting

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Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If you do not choose the access level to apply to your Content, the system may default to its most permissive setting.

Excerpt from Adobe's Terms of Use

Applicable regulations

DSA
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
Adobe Terms of Use
Entity
Adobe
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-029596
Document ID
CA-D-00199
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
9cc2260378e6e0dd747c9fd82223c925a9726b28cc700b53d17dd54f1e17eb04
Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 04:51 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Adobe
Document: Adobe Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-029596
Captured: 2026-03-20 04:51:07 UTC
SHA-256: 9cc2260378e6e0dd…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/adobe/adobe-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-029596/system-may-default-to-most-permissive-access-setting/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Adobe's System May Default to Most Permissive Access Setting clause do?

The clause states: “If you do not choose the access level to apply to your Content, the system may default to its most permissive setting.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 262 platforms. See the full comparison.

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