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The obligation covers both misuse of existing information and the manner of collection, requiring purpose clarity, disclosure, and security measures.
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Users' information must not be misused by advertising partners, and may only be collected for clear purposes with appropriate disclosures and security measures in place.
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The obligation covers both misuse of existing information and the manner of collection, requiring purpose clarity, disclosure, and security measures.
Users' information must not be misused by advertising partners, and may only be collected for clear purposes with appropriate disclosures and security measures in place.
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