Sonysrecent 8.00 update for the PlayStation 4introduced a pop-up warning players that their voice chats could now be recorded.

“Sony may be violating two of the best known data privacy laws, GDPR and CCPA.”

In fact, some companies have already fallen prey to breaking the laws put in place by the GDPR.

The PS5’s create a party option and three friends

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The other law Sony might be breaking is theCalifornia Consumer Privacy Act(CCPA).

Sony has already stated via a blog post that it willnot allow users to opt-outof the voice recording feature.

Still, its good to know exactly where your privacy is held in regards to the law.

The Mute All Microphones options is highlighted in the PS4’s quick menu

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Sony’s chat recording explanation as it appears on the PS4

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