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"If the request affects the rights and freedoms of others or is manifestly unfounded or excessive, we reserve the right to charge a reasonable fee...or refuse to act on the request.Excerpt from Steam's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “If the request affects the rights and freedoms of others or is manifestly unfounded or excessive, we reserve the right to charge a reasonable fee...or refuse to act on the request.”
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