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The clause establishes the scope of data collection practices for Discord's service operations, distinguishing between content collection and metadata collection for voice and video communications. This authorization supports service functionality, technical operations, and the data practices disclosed in the policy.
Interpretive note: The policy does not disclose whether message content is end-to-end encrypted or accessible to Discord employees, which is a material ambiguity affecting the practical significance of this provision.
Users' communications content and voice/video metadata are subject to collection and processing under the terms of service. The provision specifies what categories of user-generated and usage data Discord collects as part of standard service operation.
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"We collect information you provide when you use our services, including information about the content you send or receive, such as messages, images, files, and links. For voice and video, we may also collect and process metadata about your voice and video use, such as duration of calls and participation data.— Excerpt from Discord's Discord Privacy Policy
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The clause establishes the scope of data collection practices for Discord's service operations, distinguishing between content collection and metadata collection for voice and video communications. This authorization supports service functionality, technical operations, and the data practices disclosed in the policy.
Users' communications content and voice/video metadata are subject to collection and processing under the terms of service. The provision specifies what categories of user-generated and usage data Discord collects as part of standard service operation.
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