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Opt‑in
Consent
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.