Express Consent

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

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant 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.

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Genie Definition 1

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

Relevant Contract Types

• Data Processing Agreement
• End User License Agreement
• Software as a Service Agreement
• Website Terms and Conditions
• Privacy Policy
• Non-Disclosure Agreement

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

• Information Technology
• Telecommunications
• Healthcare
• Financial Services
• Retail

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Genie Definition 2

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

Relevant Contract Types

• Data Processing Agreement
• Data Sharing Agreement
• Privacy Policy

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

• Healthcare
• Research and Development
• Professional Services
• Financial Services

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