Permissions Service release notes v84.0
These release notes address the API operatons within the PayPal Permissions API WSDL.
The Permissions APIs include:
CancelPermissionsGetAccessTokenGetBasicPersonalDataGetPermissionsRequestPermissions
Announcements
The Permissions API v84.0 introduces new permission groups and APIs.
Note: Changes to API operations are backward-compatible.
Permissions Service
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New groups
| Display description | Group ID includes |
|---|---|
| Obtain basic attributes for specified user, such as first name, last name, and payer ID. | ACCESS_BASIC_PERSONAL_DATA required for GetBasicPersonalData. |
| Obtain advanced attributes for specified user, such as date of birth and phone. | ACCESS_ADVANCED_PERSONAL_DATA required for GetAdvancedPersonalData. |
New calls
| API | Description |
|---|---|
GetBasicPersonalData |
Request to retrieve basic personal data for an account holder. Accepts PersonalAttributeList as request, and responds with PersonalDataList. This call accepts only basic attributes and ignores others. |
GetAdvancedPersonalData |
Request to retrieve more sensitive personal data for an account holder. Accepts PersonalAttributeList as request, and responds with PersonalDataList. This call accepts both basic and advanced attributes. |