Opting out means choosing not to participate in something or declining permission for an action. In the context of personal information, it refers to a person’s decision to withhold consent for their data to be shared, used, or included in certain activities. For example, if someone opts out of sharing their contact information, their details won’t be posted or made available.
Opting in means actively choosing to participate in something or giving permission for an action to take place. In the context of personal information, it refers to a person’s decision to allow their data to be shared, used, or included in certain activities. For example, if someone opts in to share their contact information, they are consenting to have their details posted or made available.