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Pre-ticked consent boxes on websites are:

A.Not valid consent under GDPR as they do not represent a clear affirmative action
B.A valid form of consent under GDPR
C.Valid if combined with terms of service
D.Valid for non-sensitive data only

Why A is correct

Recital 32 specifically states that silence, pre-ticked boxes, or inactivity do not constitute consent. Consent requires a clear affirmative action.

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