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Cable Subscriber Information and TV Viewing Data

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What it is

As a cable operator, Xfinity is subject to the Cable Communications Policy Act, which gives you specific rights over how your cable subscriber data — including your TV viewing history — is collected, used, and shared.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your Xfinity TV viewing history is protected by federal cable privacy law requiring your consent before it is shared with most third parties — if you believe this law has been violated, you have the right to sue Xfinity in federal court for actual or statutory damages.

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

The Cable Act provides stronger-than-average protections for cable TV subscriber data, requiring opt-in consent before most third-party disclosures, and gives you a private right of action if those rules are violated.

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Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This provision is governed by the Cable Communications Policy Act (47 U.S.C. § 551), which restricts cable operators from disclosing personally identifiable information about subscribers without prior written or electronic consent, except in limited circumstances. The FCC has enforcement authority, and § 551(f) creates a private right of action with actual damages, punitive damages up to $25,000, attorney's fees, and other relief. (2)

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has concurrent authority over cable operator data practices under FTC Act Section 5 and can investigate deceptive or unfair practices related to cable subscriber data disclosure.
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Comcast Privacy Policy
Entity
Comcast
Document last updated
April 29, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
April 28, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-003795
Document ID
CA-D-00344
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How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Comcast | Document: Comcast Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-003795
Captured: 2026-03-20 04:21:34 UTC | SHA-256: e43ca0effd6fa8f5…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/comcast/comcast-privacy-policy/cable-subscriber-information-and-tv-viewing-data/
Accessed: May 2, 2026
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