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Define: Express Consent

The meaning of “Express Consent” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Express Consent defined in a legal contract?

  • Express Consent means the explicit permission you give by actively accepting our data processing policy. Seen in 19 SEC Filings
  • Express Consent means clear, evident, and voluntarily given permission that could be in oral, written, or non-verbal forms. Seen in 14 SEC Filings
  • Express Consent means an affirmation to a transparent, relevant, and noticeable notification about the collection, use, or revealing of genetic data for a specific intent. Seen in 10 SEC Filings
  • Express Consent means either orally or in writing. Seen in 9 SEC Filings
  • Express Consent means a positive authorization provided in writing. Seen in 9 SEC Filings
  • Express Consent means written permission, including consent provided electronically, with an electronic signature, as stipulated by law. Seen in 7 SEC Filings

Note: pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Express Consent means clear, explicit permission, given freely in writing or orally.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When a business collects personal data from users
  • When personal data is processed by an organization
  • When data is shared with third parties
  • When a user agrees to terms of service or terms of use

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Express consent means affirmative response to a clear notice for data collection or use.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When collecting sensitive data like genetic data or health information
  • When data is used for research or statistical analysis
  • When a business discloses personal data to other parties

Relevant Sectors

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Express Consent means clear, explicit permission, given freely in writing or orally.

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