“These third parties will access your information to perform tasks on our behalf, and we'll remain responsible for their handling of your information per our instructions.”
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Dropbox's retained responsibility means users have a point of accountability with Dropbox itself, rather than having to pursue third-party processors directly, for mishandling of their information.
A reader can hold Dropbox responsible for how third-party processors handle their information, provided those processors are acting on Dropbox's behalf per Dropbox's instructions.
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These third parties have limited access to your information, may use your information only to perform agreed tasks, and are prohibited from disclosing or using your information for other purposes.
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Dropbox's retained responsibility means users have a point of accountability with Dropbox itself, rather than having to pursue third-party processors directly, for mishandling of their information.
A reader can hold Dropbox responsible for how third-party processors handle their information, provided those processors are acting on Dropbox's behalf per Dropbox's instructions.
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