If you agree to share diagnostic data, Apple collects information about how you use your devices and apps, which it can use internally and share as described in its privacy policy.
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The clause establishes the mechanism by which Apple obtains permission to gather and process diagnostic and usage information, and defines the permissible uses of that data within the service delivery framework.
Consumers who agree to share diagnostic and usage data are providing Apple with detailed information about their device and app usage patterns, and the full scope of how this data is used and shared is governed by Apple's separate Privacy Policy rather than being fully disclosed in this ToS.
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"When you opt in to provide diagnostic and usage data, you consent to Apple's collection, use, and disclosure of this information as described in Apple's Privacy Policy. Apple may use this information to improve its products and services.— Excerpt from Apple Pay's Apple Media Services Terms
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Data collection and processing practices implicate GDPR Arts. 6 (lawful basis), 7 (consent), 13 (transparency), and 17 (erasure) for EU/EEA users — enforced by EU Data Protection Authorities and coordinated by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB). CCPA §§1798.100 and 1798.120 provide California residents rights to know, delete, and opt out of sale/sharing of personal information — enforced by the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA). The FTC Act Section 5 applies to data practices that are deceptive or unfair, including inadequate disclosure of data collection scope.
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The clause establishes the mechanism by which Apple obtains permission to gather and process diagnostic and usage information, and defines the permissible uses of that data within the service delivery framework.
Consumers who agree to share diagnostic and usage data are providing Apple with detailed information about their device and app usage patterns, and the full scope of how this data is used and shared is governed by Apple's separate Privacy Policy rather than being fully disclosed in this ToS.
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