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Methods and systems for user opt-in to data privacy agreements

US11350280B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 11, 2019
Grant dateMay 31, 2022
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Expiry dateDec 25, 2039

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  • 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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