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When logging in to PayPal now, they require all users to give their mobile phone number due to new EU legislation. With no "skip" option, as there has historically been.

The light text, hard to see disclaimer at the bottom of the form requires people to agree their phone numbers can be used for marketing purposes.

They're misusing the EU legislation for nefarious purposes.






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