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AT&T May Disclose User Information to Comply with Law

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Key Facts

When may AT&T access, use, and disclose transaction information and any Content provided by users?
AT&T may access, use, and disclose transaction information and any Content provided by users to comply with the law or based on AT&T's reasonable judgment that disclosure is necessary.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

AT&T retains authority to disclose user Content and transaction information not only when legally compelled but also based on its own reasonable judgment, which broadens the circumstances under which disclosure can occur.

Interpretive note: The excerpt is truncated after 'necessary,' so additional conditions or limitations on the disclosure authority may exist in the full clause but cannot be assessed here.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4429 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your transaction information and Content you provide may be accessed and disclosed by AT&T when required by law or whenever AT&T, using its reasonable judgment, decides disclosure is necessary.

How other platforms handle this

Tinder Medium

we may share data between our affiliates for the safety and security of our users and may take necessary actions if we believe you have violated these Terms, including banning you from our Services and/or our affiliates' services...

Skillshare Medium

Where you provide consent, we share your information as described at the time of consent, such as when authorizing a third-party application or website to access your Skillshare account...

Squarespace Medium

we may use, retain or share information with law enforcement or others in circumstances where a person's vital interests require protection, such as in the case of emergencies.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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AT&T may access, use, and disclose transaction information and any Content provided by you to comply with the law (e.g., a lawful subpoena) or based on AT&T's reasonable judgment that disclosure is necessary...

Excerpt from AT&T's Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
AT&T Terms of Service
Entity
AT&T
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 18, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-042830
Document ID
CA-D-00339
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
09198bcba55215b130dee25064e195017bcfcb9c131d2e823576dfd378c89eb6
Analysis generated
April 18, 2026 12:19 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: AT&T
Document: AT&T Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-042830
Captured: 2026-04-18 12:19:24 UTC
SHA-256: 09198bcba55215b1…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/att/att-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-042830/att-may-disclose-user-information-to-comply-with-law/
Accessed: Aug. 19, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does AT&T's AT&T May Disclose User Information to Comply with Law clause do?

AT&T retains authority to disclose user Content and transaction information not only when legally compelled but also based on its own reasonable judgment, which broadens the circumstances under which disclosure can occur.

How does this clause affect you?

Your transaction information and Content you provide may be accessed and disclosed by AT&T when required by law or whenever AT&T, using its reasonable judgment, decides disclosure is necessary.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 287 platforms. See the full comparison.

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