Craigslist · Craigslist Privacy Policy

Data Disclosure to Law Enforcement and Legal Process

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What it is

Craigslist can share your personal data with law enforcement if required by a court order or subpoena, or if it believes doing so protects user or public safety, and your data may also be transferred if Craigslist is sold or goes through bankruptcy.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If Craigslist receives a subpoena or court order, all twelve categories of your personal data could be disclosed to law enforcement or courts; in a merger or bankruptcy, your data becomes a transferable asset to an acquiring entity.

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

Your personal data — including your name, email, IP address, phone number, and location — could be disclosed to government authorities or a new company owner without your direct consent in these circumstances.

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We may share some or all of the above listed data in the following circumstances: to respond to subpoenas, search warrants, court orders, or other legal process. to protect the rights, property, or safety of CL users, CL, or the general public. at your direction (e.g. if you authorize us to share data with other users). in connection with a merger, bankruptcy, or sale/transfer of assets.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Law enforcement disclosure implicates the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA, 18 U.S.C. §2701 et seq.) and the Stored Communications Act (SCA, 18 U.S.C. §2701–2712), which govern government access to electronic communications and stored data. GDPR Art. 49(1)(e) permits disclosures necessary for legal claims. Merger/asset transfer provisions implicate FTC Act Section 5 if data use materially changes post-transfer. (2)

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    FTC Act Section 5 governs unfair or deceptive practices related to data use changes following mergers or asset transfers, as established in FTC guidance on the Toysmart case.
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Craigslist Privacy Policy
Entity
Craigslist
Document last updated
April 29, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 18, 2026
Last verified
April 18, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-003032
Document ID
CA-D-00288
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How to Cite
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Entity: Craigslist | Document: Craigslist Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-003032
Captured: 2026-04-18 11:53:39 UTC | SHA-256: 49aa28b71b10e0d0…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/craigslist/craigslist-privacy-policy/data-disclosure-to-law-enforcement-and-legal-process/
Accessed: May 2, 2026
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