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Cable Act Subscriber Privacy Protections

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Why it matters

The Cable Act provides federally mandated privacy protections specifically for cable TV subscribers, including limits on disclosure of viewing-related personal information without consent.

Consumer impact

Comcast collects extensive personal data across all Xfinity services including internet browsing activity, TV viewing habits, precise location, voice recordings, and financial information, which may be used for targeted advertising and shared with a broad network of affiliates and third-party partners including NBCUniversal and Sky. Consumers in over 18 states have specific legal rights including access, correction, deletion, and opt-out of data sale or sharing for targeted advertising. You can manage your privacy preferences and opt out of targeted advertising at xfinity.com/privacy/your-privacy-choices.

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
    Visit xfinity.com/privacy/requests, sign in to your Xfinity account, and submit a request to access the personal information Comcast holds about you under the Cable Act.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has enforcement authority over cable operator privacy violations and unfair data practices under Section 5 of the FTC Act.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Comcast Privacy Policy
Entity
Comcast
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
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First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001715
Document ID
CA-D-00344
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Entity: Comcast | Document: Comcast Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-001715
Captured: 2026-03-20 04:21:34 UTC | SHA-256: e43ca0effd6fa8f5…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/comcast/comcast-privacy-policy/cable-act-subscriber-privacy-protections/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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