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California Consumer Privacy Rights and Opt-Out Mechanisms

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The provision operationalizes Sony's legal obligations under California privacy law by defining the consent mechanisms for minor data sales (affirmative opt-in for ages 13-16, parental consent for under 13) and establishing the procedural framework for consumer requests. This establishes Sony's operational requirements for processing privacy requests and maintaining audit trails demonstrating compliance with state-mandated consumer rights.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

California residents operate under terms that authorize them to submit requests for data access, deletion, and sale opt-outs, with Sony required to respond to such requests according to CCPA timelines and standards. For users under 16, the terms establish consent requirements before Sony may sell personal information, creating a gate on that specific data processing activity.

How other platforms handle this

Revolut Medium

We may also collect your personal data from other people or companies.

Target Medium

If you are a California resident, you may have the right to: Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, sell, or share. Correct inaccurate personal information. Delete your personal information. Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. Limit the use and disclosure ...

Skillshare Medium

If you are a California resident, you have the right to: Know what personal information is being collected about you; Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom; Say no to the sale of personal information; Access your personal information; Request deletion of your person...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Subject to applicable law, we do not sell personal information of users under the age of 16 without affirmative opt-in consent from the minor aged 13 to 16 or a parent or guardian (for users under the age of 13). California residents have the right to: Know what personal information is collected about them; Know whether their personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom; Say no to the sale of personal information; Access their personal information; Request deletion of their personal information; and Not be discriminated against for exercising their privacy rights.

— Excerpt from Sony PlayStation's PlayStation Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
COPPA
United States Federal
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
PlayStation Privacy Policy
Entity
Sony PlayStation
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 18, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-002951
Document ID
CA-D-00184
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
b0795f89dbd51ff6f4b76595a83f27111b2506ae3654f16f2fa2a6e466e33fb4
Analysis generated
April 18, 2026 11:07 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Sony PlayStation
Document: PlayStation Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-002951
Captured: 2026-04-18 11:07:25 UTC
SHA-256: b0795f89dbd51ff6…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/sony-playstation/playstation-privacy-policy/california-consumer-privacy-rights-and-opt-out-mechanisms/
Accessed: June 10, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sony PlayStation's California Consumer Privacy Rights and Opt-Out Mechanisms clause do?

The provision operationalizes Sony's legal obligations under California privacy law by defining the consent mechanisms for minor data sales (affirmative opt-in for ages 13-16, parental consent for under 13) and establishing the procedural framework for consumer requests. This establishes Sony's operational requirements for processing privacy requests and maintaining audit trails demonstrating compliance with state-mandated consumer rights.

How does this clause affect you?

California residents operate under terms that authorize them to submit requests for data access, deletion, and sale opt-outs, with Sony required to respond to such requests according to CCPA timelines and standards. For users under 16, the terms establish consent requirements before Sony may sell personal information, creating a gate on that specific data processing activity.

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