Provision record
Sony PlayStation · PlayStation Terms of Service · View original document ↗

SIE May Deliver Automatic Updates Causing Data Loss

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Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1688 other provisions on other platforms.

How other platforms handle this

Baseten Medium

We cannot respond to Your request or provide You with the required information if We cannot: Verify Your identity or authority to make the request And confirm that the personal information relates to You

Microsoft Copilot Medium

We may automatically check your version of the software and download software updates or configuration changes. You may also be required to update the software to continue using the Services.

Microsoft Medium

Microsoft reserves the right to restrict the export of data that may compromise the security of the services or Microsoft's intellectual property.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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This content may include automatic updates or upgrades that may change your current operating system, cause a loss of data or content, or cause a loss of functionalities or utilities.

Excerpt from Sony PlayStation's PlayStation Terms of Service

Provision details

Document information
Document
PlayStation Terms of Service
Entity
Sony PlayStation
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-031435
Document ID
CA-D-00183
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
3490f6cf4ee99b139d79e5abb20f589e230f0b4379012d6bbd4606c4d8130d38
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 21:02 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Sony PlayStation
Document: PlayStation Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-031435
Captured: 2026-05-20 21:02:03 UTC
SHA-256: 3490f6cf4ee99b13…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/sony-playstation/playstation-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-031435/sie-may-deliver-automatic-updates-causing-data-loss/
Accessed: Aug. 3, 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 SIE May Deliver Automatic Updates Causing Data Loss clause do?

The clause states: “This content may include automatic updates or upgrades that may change your current operating system, cause a loss of data or content, or cause a loss of functionalities or utilities.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 263 platforms. See the full comparison.

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