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"by agreeing to these Terms, you consent to Microsoft's collection, use and disclosure of Your Content and Data as described in the Privacy Statement.Excerpt from Microsoft's Services Agreement (Legacy)
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The clause states: “by agreeing to these Terms, you consent to Microsoft's collection, use and disclosure of Your Content and Data as described in the Privacy Statement.”
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