For example, if the application is paid for by serving pop-up ads or sending your personal data to a third party, that should be made clear to you.

比如，某种软件带有广告弹出窗口或者将用户数据送往第三方，它应该事先将这些事情告诉用户。

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With criminal charges now lodged in two high-profile options backdating cases, one on each coast, the U.S. Department of Justice is sending a clear signal to top company executives: Shape up now.

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