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The restriction covers even anonymized or aggregated data and requires written Plaid approval for each permitted use case, giving Plaid direct control over how End User data is exploited.
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The Client cannot use End User data for any purpose beyond what Plaid has specifically reviewed and approved in writing, regardless of whether the data has been aggregated or anonymized.
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The restriction covers even anonymized or aggregated data and requires written Plaid approval for each permitted use case, giving Plaid direct control over how End User data is exploited.
The Client cannot use End User data for any purpose beyond what Plaid has specifically reviewed and approved in writing, regardless of whether the data has been aggregated or anonymized.
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