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The updated privacy statement now explicitly discloses that Hilton collects and may share Gender, Telephone, Arrival Time, Departure Date, and Spending Amount with third parties. These data categories were not previously listed in the disclosed collection practices. The statement continues to state that Hilton will not knowingly collect or disclose personal information from minors under the age of 14.
View change record →The updated policy expands disclosure of how Hilton properties use SMS and WhatsApp to contact guests during their stay. Properties may send welcome messages upon arrival, mid-stay reminders about the messaging service, and respond to guest requests via SMS or WhatsApp. The policy specifies that short code opt-in data will not be shared with third parties for their marketing purposes, and guests can opt out by replying STOP to any message. The policy also now explicitly discloses collection of WeChat account identifiers for linking Hilton Honors accounts to partner accounts. CCTV retention has been extended from 30 to 31 days. You can opt out of SMS or WhatsApp messages by replying STOP, or contact the hotel front desk to decline text messages.
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Your disclosure of Workday's Confidential Information pursuant to law or a judicial or administrative order will not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement, if you (A) provide timely written notice...
Recipient may disclose Discloser's Confidential Information: (i) to the extent required by applicable law or regulation; (ii) pursuant to a subpoena or order of a court or regulatory, self-regulatory, or legislative body of competent jurisdiction.
If the Receiving Party is required by law to disclose Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party, the Receiving Party will give prompt written notice to the Disclosing Party before making the disclosure, unless prohibited from doing so by legal or administrative process...
"Hilton will disclose personal information as required by law. Examples of such disclosures include when countries require Hilton to collect personal data about visitors to properties in that country, when a law enforcement agency serves a valid subpoena on Hilton...Excerpt from Hilton's Privacy Statement
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The clause states: “Hilton will disclose personal information as required by law. Examples of such disclosures include when countries require Hilton to collect personal data about visitors to properties in that country, when a law enforcement agency serves a valid subpoena on Hilton...”
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