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The clause grants Apple Pay broad discretion to share any user data with a wide range of recipients, including private third parties, with no liability attaching to Apple for such disclosure.
Interpretive note: The scope of 'third party' is undefined, which means disclosures are not limited to government-adjacent actors. The standard 'as Apple believes is reasonably necessary or appropriate' is Apple's own assessment, not an objective standard. These are noted here and not softened in reader-facing prose.
A reader's data may be disclosed to law enforcement, government officials, or third parties at Apple Pay's reasonable belief that such disclosure is necessary or appropriate, without any resulting legal claim against Apple.
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we may use, retain or share information with law enforcement or others in circumstances where a person's vital interests require protection, such as in the case of emergencies.
we may share data between our affiliates for the safety and security of our users and may take necessary actions if we believe you have violated these Terms, including banning you from our Services and/or our affiliates' services...
Where you provide consent, we share your information as described at the time of consent, such as when authorizing a third-party application or website to access your Skillshare account...
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The clause grants Apple Pay broad discretion to share any user data with a wide range of recipients, including private third parties, with no liability attaching to Apple for such disclosure.
A reader's data may be disclosed to law enforcement, government officials, or third parties at Apple Pay's reasonable belief that such disclosure is necessary or appropriate, without any resulting legal claim against Apple.
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