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Data Retention

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What it is

The policy states that personal information is retained for the duration of the account or service relationship and thereafter for as long as necessary to respond to complaints, demonstrate fair treatment, or comply with legal record-keeping requirements, without specifying fixed retention periods for any data category.

This analysis describes what Boston Dynamics's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision does not specify defined retention periods for any category of personal information, including sensor data from robotic products; retention is governed by open-ended necessity standards that may require further assessment to confirm alignment with GDPR data minimization and storage limitation requirements.

Interpretive note: Retention periods for specific data categories including sensor and acoustic data from robotic products are not specified; adequacy of open-ended necessity standards under GDPR storage limitation requirements depends on regulatory interpretation.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, personal information including service logs and sensor data from robotic products will be retained for the duration of the customer relationship and for an unspecified additional period determined by the necessity standards described. No fixed deletion timelines are stated for any data category.

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.
  • Delete Your Data
    To request deletion of your personal information, email privacy@bostondynamics.com with your full name, address, customer reference number, proof of identity, and a description of the deletion right you wish to exercise.

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We will keep your information while you have an account with us or while we are providing products or services to you or performing under a contract with you, or in accordance with any applicable requirement set forth in this policy. Thereafter, we will keep your information for as long as is necessary to: respond to any questions, complaints or claims made by you or on your behalf; show that we treated you fairly; or keep records required by law. We will not retain your information for longer than necessary for the purposes set out in this policy.

Excerpt from Boston Dynamics's Privacy Policy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: GDPR Article 5 requires that personal data be kept no longer than necessary for the purposes for which it is processed, and that specific retention periods or criteria be disclosed.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Boston Dynamics Privacy Policy
Entity
Boston Dynamics
Document last updated
July 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 5, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015471
Document ID
CA-D-00909
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
a366229534c72ce05caa6a1c797ffb0b79f5bac5a1c46861b55c7ae133cac0e2
Analysis generated
July 5, 2026 02:31 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Boston Dynamics
Document: Boston Dynamics Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-015471
Captured: 2026-07-05 02:31:38 UTC
SHA-256: a366229534c72ce0…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/boston-dynamics/boston-dynamics-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-015471/data-retention/
Accessed: Aug. 19, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Boston Dynamics's Data Retention clause do?

This provision does not specify defined retention periods for any category of personal information, including sensor data from robotic products; retention is governed by open-ended necessity standards that may require further assessment to confirm alignment with GDPR data minimization and storage limitation requirements.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, personal information including service logs and sensor data from robotic products will be retained for the duration of the customer relationship and for an unspecified additional period determined by the necessity standards described. No fixed deletion timelines are stated for any data category.

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