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Users' stored content is not merely held passively; Dropbox actively accesses and scans it as part of service operation.
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Content you store in Dropbox is subject to access, storage, and scanning by Dropbox.
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Users' stored content is not merely held passively; Dropbox actively accesses and scans it as part of service operation.
Content you store in Dropbox is subject to access, storage, and scanning by Dropbox.
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