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The scope of data collected from sellers is substantially broader and more sensitive than that collected from buyers, encompassing financial and government identity documents.
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Users who sell on eBay are required to provide significantly more sensitive personal and financial data than those who only buy.
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The scope of data collected from sellers is substantially broader and more sensitive than that collected from buyers, encompassing financial and government identity documents.
Users who sell on eBay are required to provide significantly more sensitive personal and financial data than those who only buy.
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