When you apply for a Taiwan Sports Lottery online account, or change your member details on the official website, you will see an option: "agree to third-party use of personal data" (同意第三人使用個人資料). The words "personal data" make many people worry: is it safe? Will the retailer see my ARC or bank account?
This article explains the option, based on the official application form and the official FAQ.
What is this option?
The "third party" here is the service retailer you chose (the lottery shop). According to the official form, if you agree, Taiwan Sports Lottery gives part of your data to the retailer that serves you.
What can the retailer see?
According to the official form, only three things:
- Part of your name (not your full name)
- Part of your member code (not the full code)
- Your monthly online betting amount
What our retailer system actually shows
Below is a screen from our retailer system (some data hidden). For each member it shows only:
- The last character of the name
- Part of the member code (the system can only search by the last 5 digits of the member code)
- The betting amount
There is no full name, no ID number, no phone and no address. The retailer can only match these pieces to you when you give them the last 5 digits of your member code, to calculate member rewards.
What the retailer does NOT get
The form lists only the three items above, so these are not shared:
- ARC / ID number, mobile number, address, email
- Bank account, member password
- Account balance, details of each bet
The retailer also cannot log in to your account, and cannot bet, deposit or withdraw for you. Only you can use your account and money.
Why does the retailer need this data?
Online members bet on the official website, so retailers normally cannot see who their members are or how much they bet. With your consent, the retailer can link "this member" with "this month's betting amount" to provide services such as member rewards.
If you do not agree, you can still apply, bet, deposit and withdraw normally. The retailer just cannot see your betting amount, so it cannot offer services based on it.
Can I change my mind later?
Yes.
- On the official member details change page, you can change this choice (agree or disagree) at any time.
- The rule "you can change only after 6 months" is about changing your service retailer if you already have one. It does not affect this consent.
So, is it risky?
Based on the official list, the retailer gets only part of your name and member code plus your monthly total, which cannot identify you fully or touch your account. What you really need to protect is your ARC/ID number, member password, SMS codes and bank account — never give these to anyone who asks.
This website and our shop never ask for your ID, bank account, password or SMS codes. If someone claiming to be a retailer or Taiwan Sports Lottery staff asks for them, do not give them.
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