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The updated policy expands Samsung's data collection authority to include device registration, verification for repairs, and configuration of device settings. The terms now explicitly state that Samsung may collect card and transaction information if you apply for a Samsung-branded payment card. Samsung clarified that it will only send personalized marketing when you have provided consent, where required by law. The policy removed its previous statement that defective devices are wiped of personal information before analysis; the updated terms now state Samsung will analyze returned defective devices without that explicit pre-analysis data deletion commitment. For US residents, the policy now discloses rights to opt out of sale of personal information, sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising, targeted advertising processing, sensitive data collection or processing, and to request lists of third parties receiving your information.
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We use your personal information to comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations and respond to legally valid requests and communications from law enforcement authorities to the extent required by applicable law.
Preventing and prosecuting potentially prohibited or illegal activities; Enforcing our agreements; and Complying with our legal obligations
We use your Personal Information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, respond to legal process, and/or respond to requests and communications from law enforcement authorities or other government officials.
"to comply with and enforce applicable legal requirements, relevant industry standards, and our policies, including the Samsung Privacy PolicyExcerpt from Samsung's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “to comply with and enforce applicable legal requirements, relevant industry standards, and our policies, including the Samsung Privacy Policy”
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