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Nope, the GDPR separates the action you perform on data from the purpose of such action. You need to collect consent for a purpose. X didn't state a purpose for why they would do any of these actions. Thus under EU laws their data collection is likely unlawful.

Adding a new purpose requires additional consent at least in the EU.



Well you might be right but their lawyers don’t seem to share your concerns.


Their lawyers may well share their concerns, but in the case of X, those lawyers may simply be getting ignored. This isn't a normal company.




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