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An opt-out mechanism exists, but it requires the user to affirmatively take steps — visiting a link and completing a form — to exercise this right.
Interpretive note: The excerpt does not specify the scope of sharing covered by the opt-out or whether it applies to all third-party sharing or only to third-party advertising specifically. The name of the clause suggests it may be limited to third-party ad data sharing, but that limitation is not present in the quoted language.
You may stop Sony PlayStation from sharing your personal information by visiting the designated link and completing the web form provided.
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"You may opt-out of our sharing of your personal information by visiting the link below and completing the web form: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/legal/third-party-ads/Excerpt from Sony PlayStation's PlayStation Privacy Policy
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An opt-out mechanism exists, but it requires the user to affirmatively take steps — visiting a link and completing a form — to exercise this right.
You may stop Sony PlayStation from sharing your personal information by visiting the designated link and completing the web form provided.
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