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Before fulfilling access, correction, or deletion requests, Target requires that you submit information used to determine if we have information about you and verify your identity.
We may verify your request by asking you to provide information related to your recent interactions with us, such as by asking you to provide information that matches what we have on file about you...
We may request specific information from you to help us confirm your identity and process your request.
"For security purposes, we may take such steps as we deem necessary to confirm your identity before completing your request or sharing any personal information with you.Excerpt from Yelp's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “For security purposes, we may take such steps as we deem necessary to confirm your identity before completing your request or sharing any personal information with you.”
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