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Opt In

Opt in definition (verb)
1.

Opt in is when users consent to data collection through affirmative actions, such as checking a box or clicking a button. Some laws, such as the GDPR, require businesses to get opt-in consent before non-essential data is collected.

Appears in: GDPR and COPPA

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