Verizon acknowledges the Global Privacy Control (GPC) browser signal, which users can enable to automatically tell Verizon not to sell or share their personal information.
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The provision operationalizes compliance with GPC signal standards, establishing a technical mechanism through which users can exercise privacy preferences without separate account configuration. This affects Verizon's data-handling obligations by creating an automated pathway for privacy election that does not require individual verification or account action.
Removal of this low-severity provision suggests Verizon no longer commits to recognizing Global Privacy Control (GPC) browser signals, potentially weakening user privacy control mechanisms.
View full change record →Enabling GPC in a compatible browser may automatically trigger a do-not-sell/share signal to Verizon, reducing data sharing without requiring manual opt-out submissions for each program.
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we do honor legally-recognized browser-based mechanisms (such as the Global Privacy Control designed to signal your opt out choices under certain state laws).
When you use them, we'll validate your request by verifying your identity (for example, by confirming that you're signed in to your Google Account).
If you choose to reveal any personal information about yourself to other users, you do so at your own risk. We strongly encourage you to use caution in disclosing any personal information online.
Recognition of the GPC signal is required under CPRA for California businesses and reflects an emerging standard; compliance teams should verify the technical implementation is complete, consistent, and legally defensible across all Verizon web properties.
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The provision operationalizes compliance with GPC signal standards, establishing a technical mechanism through which users can exercise privacy preferences without separate account configuration. This affects Verizon's data-handling obligations by creating an automated pathway for privacy election that does not require individual verification or account action.
Enabling GPC in a compatible browser may automatically trigger a do-not-sell/share signal to Verizon, reducing data sharing without requiring manual opt-out submissions for each program.
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