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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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eBay's updated privacy notice now provides more structured and detailed information about what personal data it collects, why it processes that data, and how it handles cross-border transfers. The addition of explicit data protection officer contact information and a clear table of contents makes the privacy framework more accessible and transparent. You can review the new notice to understand what data categories eBay collects and contact the designated data protection officer with privacy concerns.
View change record →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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