Methods and systems for user opt-in to data privacy agreements
US11350280B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/37
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for controlling access to a user's personal information includes obtaining, from an application executing on a device of a user of the application, personal information about the user of an application; determining a required permission from the user for at least one proposed use of the personal information; presenting, to the user, a first offer to provide access to at least one enhanced function of the application in exchange for the required permission; and responsive to the user providing the required permission, providing the user with access to the at least one enhanced function of the application.
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