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Before accepting 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.
In certain states, you can designate an authorized agent to make a rights request on your behalf. You or the agent must provide written authorization acceptable to us.
We do not charge a fee to process or respond to your verifiable consumer request unless it is excessive, repetitive, or manifestly unfounded...If we determine that the request warrants a fee, we will tell you why we made that decision and provide you with a cost estimate...
"You can also designate an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf. However, we will require written proof of the agent's permission to do so and we may verify your identity directly.Excerpt from Skillshare's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “You can also designate an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf. However, we will require written proof of the agent's permission to do so and we may verify your identity directly.”
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