When do opt-out provisions NOT apply according to privacy regulations?

Opt-out provisions typically do not apply when entities are acting on behalf of the consumer. This is because, in such cases, the actions are being taken under a specific consent framework, where the entity is authorized to act in the best interest of the consumer. For instance, when a consumer engages a service or gives consent for their data to be managed by a third party, that third party is often considered an agent of the consumer. Therefore, sharing data for transactions or carrying out actions specified by the consumer would not require the typical opt-out provisions that apply to data sharing for unrelated purposes, such as marketing or selling consumer data.

In contrast, the other scenarios involve contexts where privacy regulations clearly emphasize the need for consumer control over data sharing. When a consumer has revoked consent, sharing their data is not permitted, and the same applies to marketing purposes, where explicit consent is often required. Similarly, sharing data without an opt-out opportunity among customers with a shared account typically falls within stricter regulations to protect individual privacy rights.