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The provision clarifies the operational scope of data retention across account lifecycle states and specifies the permissible bases for post-closure retention. This establishes the duration and justifications under which Sony maintains personal data in its systems.
Users operate under a retention framework where personal information persists beyond account closure when retained for specified purposes including legal obligations and fraud prevention. The terms authorize Sony to maintain data under these enumerated circumstances without requiring individual user consent for each retention basis.
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We generally retain your personal data as long as you keep your account open or as needed to provide you Services. This includes data you or others provided to us and data generated or inferred from your use of our Services. In some cases we choose to retain certain information (e.g., insights about...
If you follow the instructions here, your account will be deactivated and your data will be queued for deletion. When deactivated, your X account, including your display name, username, and public profile, will no longer be viewable on X.com, X for iOS, and X for Android. For up to 30 days after dea...
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"We will retain your personal information for as long as your Account is open, or as needed to provide you services. Some information may be retained after your Account is closed. We may also retain information as required by law or regulation, for fraud prevention, to resolve disputes, to enforce our agreements, or for other business purposes.— Excerpt from Sony PlayStation's PlayStation Privacy Policy
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The provision clarifies the operational scope of data retention across account lifecycle states and specifies the permissible bases for post-closure retention. This establishes the duration and justifications under which Sony maintains personal data in its systems.
Users operate under a retention framework where personal information persists beyond account closure when retained for specified purposes including legal obligations and fraud prevention. The terms authorize Sony to maintain data under these enumerated circumstances without requiring individual user consent for each retention basis.
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