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This clause establishes the scope of data collection mechanisms beyond direct user-provided information, enabling the service to aggregate personal data from external sources as part of its operational data practices. The provision defines the categories of third parties through which personal data flows into OpenAI's systems.
Users' personal data may be collected and processed not only through their direct interactions with OpenAI but also through information received from third-party services they connect, commercial data providers, and other service users. The terms authorize this collection without requiring explicit consent for each external source.
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"We may receive Personal Data about you from other sources, including: Third-Party Services: If you connect third-party services or sign in using third-party accounts (such as Google), we may receive information about you from those services, like your name and email address. Data Providers: We may receive Personal Data from data providers, including publicly available databases, data brokers, marketing partners, and other third parties. Other Users and Operators: Other users may provide information about you when they use our services.— Excerpt from OpenAI's Privacy Policy (ROW)
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This clause establishes the scope of data collection mechanisms beyond direct user-provided information, enabling the service to aggregate personal data from external sources as part of its operational data practices. The provision defines the categories of third parties through which personal data flows into OpenAI's systems.
Users' personal data may be collected and processed not only through their direct interactions with OpenAI but also through information received from third-party services they connect, commercial data providers, and other service users. The terms authorize this collection without requiring explicit consent for each external source.
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