In a privacy policy, a representation of an individual's implicit or explicit choice to decline the intended use of the individual's privacy-sensitive information. See also opt in.
Because of consumer privacy concerns, a growing number of direct mailers give individuals the choice to have their names omitted from a list or database when that list is made available to other companies for outside solicitations. The "opt-out" provision is especially important in many European countries that have Data Protection Laws to safeguard individual rights.
Plan provision that permits an employee to choose to not participate in the health insurance plan. Under SEBB and BUBB, bonuses were paid to employees who chose to not participate in the plans and who provided evidence of other health insurance coverage.
choose not to do something, as out of fear of failing; "She copped out when she was supposed to get into the hang glider"
The option whereby consumer must actively chose to prevent Personally Identifiable Information from being used by a particular Web site or shared with third parties. Typically, the consumer is asked to choose to Opt Out to prevent the Host from using his/her information.
Opt Out is the action a person takes when he or she chooses not to receive communications. It requires tactics and mechanisms by which people can ask to be removed reliably from an email list.
An option giving you the choice to prevent personally identifiable information from being used by a particular Web site or shared with third parties.
When a class is certified under Rule 23 of the state or federal Rules of Civil Procedure, class members under some circumstances are given the choice to opt out of the class proceedings and, if they choose, to pursue claims independently.