The document summarizes important parts of Apple's iTunes Terms and Conditions regarding privacy and security. It notes that by using iTunes services like Genius, Ping, and the App Store, users agree to share personal information with Apple and third parties. Apple can change the Terms at any time without notice. The document advises users to carefully review what data they submit online and to check the Terms regularly if privacy is a concern.
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Important Bits You Should Know About iTunes Terms & Conditions
1.
2. In your excitementat owning a
new ipod, iphone, ipad or other
iTunes compatible device, did you
thoroughly read the 30 pages of
Terms & Conditions (TaC’s) before
you downloaded it?
http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/au/terms.html#SERVICE
3. I did and have pulled out the
important bits you might like to
know.
Things that specifically relate to
your online privacy and
security.
4. Noun
- Terms and Conditions (plural only)
(law) A specification of restrictions for the use of goods or services
http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/terms_and_conditions
5. TheseTerms and Conditions (TaC’s)
cover the Genius feature, Ping, App
Store, iTUNES, ibookstore, all sales,
rentals and licenses. (p1)
6. You must agree to provide
accurate and complete
information when you register
with Apple.(p.3)
7. You need to let
Apple know of
any security
breach of your
account THE
MINUTE you
find out.(p.3)
YOU are
responsible for
the security of
your account –
Apple are
not.(p.3)
8. You must be 13
years old to use
iTUNES.
….but if you are
under 18 you
should review
theseTaC’s with
a parent or
guardian.(p.2/3)
9. When you
select the
Genius feature,
Apple may use
your personal
information for
you, others and
their own
research.
You can’t stop
this, unless you
stop using
Genius. (p.3)
When you
select the
Ping feature,
Apple will
regularly use
your personal
and it is
made clearly
available on
Ping.
If you want to
stop this, you
must stop
using Ping
and whilst
your
information is
removed from
view, it is not
deleted by
Ping for 7
days. (p5)
10. APP STORE (the fun shop)
When you download an app store product you
are downloading a license and part of that
license agreement is that information about your
device, software, system and peripherals, be
available to the licensor for research. It is
however anonymous. (p.14)
11. SPECIFIC PRIVACY
POLICY
Apple use your personal information to:
- Communicate important notices to you
- For internal audits, data collection,
research
- To control the advertising you receive
- You can’t opt out of any of this, like
general new product mail outs UNLESS YOU
DON’T USE ITUNES. (p.17)
12. During a merger or sale Apple may
transfer any or all of your information
to a relevant 3rd party. (p.19)
13. MISCELLANEOUS
If Apple believes you are in breach of the
agreement they will take steps they believe
are appropriate to enforce it.These include
passing your information over to the
relevant authorities or any other 3rd
party. (p.8)
14. DISCLAIMER
Apple says it make all
reasonable efforts to
protect your
information, you
submit all information
at your own risk and
they are not liable in
any way! (p.7)
Apple doesn’t
guarantee that the
service will be free
from loss, corruption,
attack, virus,
intentional hacking or
other security
intrusion and
disclaims liability.(p.7)
15. CHANGES CHANGES
APPLE CAN CHANGE THIS AGREEMENT
AT ANY TIME AND YOUR CONTINUED
USE IS ACCEPTANCE OF THE CHANGES
– it’s a good idea to check back regularly if privacy
and security are important to you. (p.8)
16. Apple suggests throughout theTaC’s
that you take care with submitting
your personal information and when
using certain features. (p.19)
Good advice for all online activity!
18. References – cont.
Photos – cont.
- Signature http://www.forgeryexpert.net/
- Apps
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- Robber
http://chicagoist.com/2009/08/29/cops_at_right_place_right_ti
me_for.php
- Apple logo http://www.zdnet.com/blog/cell-phones/will-apple-
hold-fridays-iphone-4-press-conference-the-right-way/4264
19. References - cont.
Photos –iTunes logo
http://technorati.com/blogging/article/want-to-know-
why-apple-changed/
Miscellaneous pictures – Apple Mac clip art