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The updated policy explicitly includes phone number as a type of device information that Indeed collects. Previously, the policy described device information as limited to IP address, device ID, and user agent. Additionally, the policy now states that Indeed relies on legitimate interests not only for keeping sites safe and secure, but also for 'improving our Sites and services', which broadens the stated basis for processing personal data. These changes formalize expanded data collection categories and processing justifications under the same legal framework.
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you consent as part of these Terms to venue for such cases exclusively in these courts.
The Federal Trade Commission has jurisdiction over ZipRecruiter's compliance with the EU-U.S. DPF, the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF, and the Swiss-U.S. DPF.
Glassdoor complies with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (EU-U.S. DPF) and the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF, and the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (Swiss-U.S. DPF) as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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"For users in the US, the controlling entity is Indeed Inc. For Japan users...the controlling entity is Indeed Japan K.K. For all other users, including users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland, the controlling entity is Indeed Ireland Operations Limited.Excerpt from Indeed's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “For users in the US, the controlling entity is Indeed Inc. For Japan users...the controlling entity is Indeed Japan K.K. For all other users, including users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland, the controlling entity is Indeed Ireland Operations Limited.”
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