What can I do about this clause?

{'method': 'WEB_FORM', 'recipient': 'https://privacy.apple.com', 'difficulty': 'MODERATE', 'action_type': 'EXPORT_DATA', 'instructions': 'Sign in at privacy.apple.com with your Apple ID to request a copy of all personal data Apple holds about you, or to request data deletion. You can also manage diagnostic data sharing settings in Settings > Privacy & Security > Analytics & Improvements on your iPhone or iPad.', 'deadline_days': None, 'deadline_hours': None}

Which regulatory agencies enforce this type of clause?

{'agency': 'FTC', 'reason': 'The FTC enforces against deceptive or unfair data collection and disclosure practices under FTC Act Section 5 and has oversight of privacy policy accuracy and data sharing disclosures.', 'complaint_url': 'https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/'}, {'agency': 'State_AG', 'reason': 'California AG and CPPA enforce CCPA rights including access, deletion, and opt-out of data sharing for California residents.', 'complaint_url': 'https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/'}

What is the severity of this clause?

ConductAtlas classifies this Privacy and Data Collection (Diagnostic and Usage Data) clause as medium severity. Severity reflects the magnitude of rights affected, the breadth of users impacted, and the degree of discretion the platform retains.

Privacy and Data Collection (Diagnostic and Usage Data) — Apple

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What it is

If you agree to share diagnostic data, Apple collects information about how you use your devices and apps, which it can use internally and share as described in its privacy policy.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Consumers who agree to share diagnostic and usage data are providing Apple with detailed information about their device and app usage patterns, and the full scope of how this data is used and shared is governed by Apple's separate Privacy Policy rather than being fully disclosed in this ToS.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.

Export Your Data

Sign in at privacy.apple.com with your Apple ID to request a copy of all personal data Apple holds about you, or to request data deletion. You can also manage diagnostic data sharing settings in Settings > Privacy & Security > Analytics & Improvements on your iPhone or iPad.

How other platforms handle this

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PayPal Medium

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Figma Medium

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

Apple's data collection practices across its ecosystem — including usage patterns, device information, and diagnostic data — are governed by a separate Privacy Policy that this ToS incorporates by reference, and users may not fully understand the scope of data collection they are consenting to.

View original clause language

When you opt in to provide diagnostic and usage data, you consent to Apple's collection, use, and disclosure of this information as described in Apple's Privacy Policy. Apple may use this information to improve its products and services.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Data collection and processing practices implicate GDPR Arts. 6 (lawful basis), 7 (consent), 13 (transparency), and 17 (erasure) for EU/EEA users — enforced by EU Data Protection Authorities and coordinated by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB). CCPA §§1798.100 and 1798.120 provide California residents rights to know, delete, and opt out of sale/sharing of personal information — enforced by the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA). The FTC Act Section 5 applies to data practices that are deceptive or unfair, including inadequate disclosure of data collection scope.

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Applicable agencies

FTC

The FTC enforces against deceptive or unfair data collection and disclosure practices under FTC Act Section 5 and has oversight of privacy policy accuracy and data sharing disclosures.
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State AG

California AG and CPPA enforce CCPA rights including access, deletion, and opt-out of data sharing for California residents.
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Provision details

Document information

Document

Apple Terms and Conditions

Entity

Apple

Document last updated

March 24, 2026

Tracking information

First tracked

March 6, 2026

Last verified

April 9, 2026

Record ID

CA-P-002412

Document ID

CA-D-00023

Evidence Provenance

Source URL

https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/us/terms.html

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How to Cite

ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Apple | Document: Apple Terms and Conditions | Record: CA-P-002412
Captured: 2026-03-06 20:18:26 UTC | SHA-256: c538650b40c254ea…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/apple/apple-terms-and-conditions/privacy-and-data-collection-diagnostic-and-usage-data/
Accessed: April 29, 2026

Classification

Severity

Medium

Privacy and Data Collection (Diagnostic and Usage Data)

What it is

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

What you can do

Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

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