Opt-out
CIPP/US glossary · Last reviewed: · By Victor Humenhuk (CIPP/US certified)
Opt-out - Choice implied by a person's failure to object; failure to answer means the information IS used or shared.
In the CIPP/US body of knowledge, Opt-out comes up under Chapter 2: U.S. Legal Framework.
Opt-out in context
- Some statutes direct agencies like the ==FTC or FCC== to issue regulations carrying compliance force - e.g., CAN-SPAM rules on the ==opt-out== mechanism. (Regulations, Rules, and Agency Guidance)
- ==Notice== describes information practices; ==choice== lets individuals control collection/use - ==opt-in is an affirmative yes==, ==opt-out implies consent unless the person objects==; ==access== lets individuals view their data. (Notice, Choice, and Access (Opt-In vs. Opt-Out))
- Market and regulatory changes are shrinking this: the ==CPRA (effective January 2023) requires notice and an opt-out for third-party cookies==, and Edge, Firefox, and Safari blocked them by default by end of 2022. (Third-Party Data Collection and the Decline of Third-Party Cookies)
Where Opt-out is covered in the CIPP/US study notes
Related terms
- Notice
- Choice
- Opt-in
- Access
Test yourself on Opt-out
Recognising a definition is not the same as applying it in an exam scenario. Work through the free CIPP/US practice questions, or read the full CIPP/US study guide - every study note is free.