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Clearly saying “yes” or “no” to data collection online.

Definition

Digital consent is your choice to allow or refuse data collection or sharing in an app or website.

In plain English Clearly saying “yes” or “no” to data collection online.

Why this matters

Why it matters: Real consent helps you control who uses your data and for what purpose.

Example

Example: You reject non‑essential cookies and only allow what’s needed for the site to work.