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The policy states that Roblox applies both human and automated filtering to public content areas to remove personal information, phishing attempts, and prohibited content, while acknowledging that these systems are not fully effective.
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This provision discloses that user-generated content in public areas is subject to both human review and automated moderation, which involves Roblox processing the content of user communications. The acknowledgment that filtering is not 100% effective is a material disclosure relevant to user safety expectations, particularly for a platform with a large population of minor users.
This new provision discloses automated and human content filtering for child safety, indicating enhanced protective measures in public spaces.
View full change record →Under this clause, content posted by users in public areas including chat, forums, group walls, and personal posts is subject to automated and human review for personal information and prohibited content as stated in the policy. The agreement discloses that these filtering systems are not fully effective, which is relevant for parents and guardians assessing safety controls for minor users.
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"When users publish anything in our public and comment areas (for example, chat, forums, group walls, personal posts), we filter it and remove: Personal Information like addresses, emails, phone numbers; attempts at phishing (this is when someone tries to trick you into giving out Personal Information); offensive words, adult or suggestive content. To provide the filtering above, we use human and automated checking to the best of our ability based on available technology – but like all filtering technology, these systems aren't 100% effective.Excerpt from Roblox's Privacy Policy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Human review of user communications content implicates GDPR's lawful basis requirements for processing special categories or sensitive content; in the US, the Electronic Communications Privacy Act and state wiretapping laws may be relevant to the scope of content monitoring. COPPA's requirement that operators take reasonable steps to protect children in public areas is relevant for under-13 users. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The combination of automated and human content review on a platform with minors creates both safety and data protection obligations; the acknowledgment of imperfect filtering may be relevant to regulatory assessments of whether Roblox takes reasonable steps to protect children under COPPA. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EEA and UK users are subject to GDPR processing requirements for any content review that constitutes processing of personal data; the Digital Services Act in the EU imposes additional obligations on large online platforms regarding content moderation transparency and effectiveness. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: If human review of content is performed by third-party moderators or contractors, data processing agreements should address the confidentiality and permitted use of reviewed content, particularly for content that may include personal information of minor users. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should evaluate whether the content filtering disclosures are consistent with GDPR processing records, COPPA safety obligations, and EU Digital Services Act transparency requirements; assess whether third-party moderation vendors are subject to appropriate data processing agreements; and evaluate whether the acknowledgment of filtering imperfection creates any additional duty of care disclosure obligations in relevant jurisdictions.
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This provision discloses that user-generated content in public areas is subject to both human review and automated moderation, which involves Roblox processing the content of user communications. The acknowledgment that filtering is not 100% effective is a material disclosure relevant to user safety expectations, particularly for a platform with a large population of minor users.
Under this clause, content posted by users in public areas including chat, forums, group walls, and personal posts is subject to automated and human review for personal information and prohibited content as stated in the policy. The agreement discloses that these filtering systems are not fully effective, which is relevant for parents and guardians assessing safety controls for minor users.
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