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Automatic Collection from Consoles and Devices

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Automatic collection triggered each time a device or app is used means data may be gathered on an ongoing, session-by-session basis across all supported device types.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your device and app usage information may be collected automatically every time you use a PlayStation console or PlayStation app, including on mobile phones and PCs.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Each time you use a PlayStation console or a PlayStation app on a PlayStation console or other devices (such as a mobile phone or PC), we may automatically collect information about your use of that device and app.

— 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
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
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

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-030507
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-030507
Captured: 2026-04-18 11:07:25 UTC
SHA-256: b0795f89dbd51ff6…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/sony-playstation/playstation-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-030507/automatic-collection-from-consoles-and-devices/
Accessed: July 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sony PlayStation's Automatic Collection from Consoles and Devices clause do?

Automatic collection triggered each time a device or app is used means data may be gathered on an ongoing, session-by-session basis across all supported device types.

How does this clause affect you?

Your device and app usage information may be collected automatically every time you use a PlayStation console or PlayStation app, including on mobile phones and PCs.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 300 platforms. See the full comparison.

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