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The clause establishes the circumstances under which Craigslist is permitted to share user data with third parties, including law enforcement and government entities acting through formal legal process, as well as in connection with corporate transactions. This defines the scope of data disclosure beyond standard operational sharing.
Users operating under these terms accept that their data may be disclosed to law enforcement, courts, and government agencies pursuant to legal process, and that data sharing may occur in connection with corporate restructuring events. Users may also authorize direct data sharing with other users or parties.
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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...
Protect us, our business, our users, and others, for example to enforce our terms of service, prevent spam or other unwanted communications, and investigate or protect against fraud
"We may share some or all of the above listed data in the following circumstances: to respond to subpoenas, search warrants, court orders, or other legal process. to protect the rights, property, or safety of CL users, CL, or the general public. at your direction (e.g. if you authorize us to share data with other users). in connection with a merger, bankruptcy, or sale/transfer of assets.Excerpt from Craigslist's Privacy Policy
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The clause establishes the circumstances under which Craigslist is permitted to share user data with third parties, including law enforcement and government entities acting through formal legal process, as well as in connection with corporate transactions. This defines the scope of data disclosure beyond standard operational sharing.
Users operating under these terms accept that their data may be disclosed to law enforcement, courts, and government agencies pursuant to legal process, and that data sharing may occur in connection with corporate restructuring events. Users may also authorize direct data sharing with other users or parties.
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