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Consent model where processing occurs only after explicit affirmative action.

Definition

Opt‑in requires an explicit affirmative action before processing starts (especially for optional or high-risk processing). It is often contrasted with opt‑out defaults.

In plain English Consent model where processing occurs only after explicit affirmative action.

Why this matters

Why it matters: Opt‑in reduces surprise and supports meaningful consent.

Example

Example: A toggle is off by default; enabling it starts analytics collection and is logged with timestamp and scope.