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If you are submitting a rights request as an authorized agent, you are required to submit proof of your authorization to make the request, such as a valid power of attorney or proof that you have signed permission...
If you are an authorized agent, you must submit your contact information as well as information about the Guest for whom you are making a request. You will receive an email confirming receipt of the request plus a second email asking you to fill out a certification form...
We may also request that your authorized agent have written permission from you to make requests on your behalf, and we may also need to verify your authorized agent's identity to protect your personal information.
"Before accepting such a request from an agent, we will require the agent to provide proof you have authorized it to act on your behalf, and we may need you to verify your identity directly with us.Excerpt from Public.com's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “Before accepting such a request from an agent, we will require the agent to provide proof you have authorized it to act on your behalf, and we may need you to verify your identity directly with us.”
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