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The redaction mechanism operates as a data minimization control within Segment's collection infrastructure, reducing the volume of personally identifiable information (email addresses) that flows through the data pipeline. This directly affects what data Segment processes and retains from user interactions.
The updated terms establish clearer disclosure of how Segment transfers personal data internationally. Segment now explicitly certifies its compliance with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, UK Extension, and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, and states that these DPF Principles take precedence if they conflict with other policy terms. The updated policy also adds specific rights allowing you to opt out of: (i) disclosure of your personal data to third parties other than service providers acting under Segment's instructions, or (ii) use of your personal data for purposes materially different from the original purpose or your subsequent authorization. You can exercise these rights by contacting privacy@twilio.com.
View change record →This provision requires that email addresses appearing in URL parameters are automatically removed from the data Segment collects before processing, meaning such email data does not enter Segment's systems in usable form. Users do not need to take action; the redaction occurs automatically during data collection.
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"var emailRegex = /(([^<>()\[\]\\.,;:\s@"%]+(\.[ ^<>()\[\]\\.,;:\s@"%]+)*)|(".+"))(@|%40)(([\[0-9]{1,3}\.[0-9]{1,3}\.[0-9]{1,3}\.[0-9]{1,3}])|(([a-zA-Z\-0-9]+\.)+[a-zA-Z]{2,}))/g; ... _redactedValue = decodeURIComponent(a).replace(emailRegex, _C.REDACTION_COPY.EMAIL); ... dataLayer.push({ event: "piiRedacted" });— Excerpt from Segment's Segment Privacy Policy
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The redaction mechanism operates as a data minimization control within Segment's collection infrastructure, reducing the volume of personally identifiable information (email addresses) that flows through the data pipeline. This directly affects what data Segment processes and retains from user interactions.
This provision requires that email addresses appearing in URL parameters are automatically removed from the data Segment collects before processing, meaning such email data does not enter Segment's systems in usable form. Users do not need to take action; the redaction occurs automatically during data collection.
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