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Prohibition on Submitting Regulated Data

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What it is

You are not allowed to submit health records, payment card data, or other specially regulated categories of sensitive information to Cursor. This restriction applies even if the data concerns yourself.

This analysis describes what Cursor'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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision places contractual responsibility on users to ensure they do not input regulated data types such as medical records or financial account information into Cursor, which is significant for enterprise users and developers working with sensitive data.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 12, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5148 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this provision, users who submit HIPAA-regulated health information, PCI-DSS payment card data, or GLBA-regulated financial data to the Service are in breach of these Terms; enterprise teams integrating Cursor into development workflows involving such data categories should establish technical controls to prevent prohibited submissions.

How other platforms handle this

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Roblox Medium

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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you may not:... (x) send or otherwise provide to Anysphere data or information that is subject to specific protections under applicable laws beyond any requirements that apply to "personal information" or "personal data" generally, such as for illustrative purposes, information that is regulated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and other U.S. federal, state or foreign laws applying specific security standards

Excerpt from Cursor's Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision directly references HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and GLBA as illustrative examples of regulated data categories prohibited from submission.

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Applicable agencies

  • Department Of Health & Human Services, Office For Civil Rights (hhs Ocr)
    Enforces HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, which protect health information held by healthcare providers, health plans, and their business associates.
    Who can file: Anyone whose HIPAA rights may have been violated by a covered entity (healthcare provider, health plan, or healthcare clearinghouse)
    What you need: Name of the entity, description of the violation, date of the incident, and your contact information. Must file within 180 days of the violation.
    What to expect: HHS OCR investigates and may require the entity to take corrective action. Does not provide individual compensation. Serious violations can result in civil monetary penalties.
    File a complaint →
  • 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
    File a complaint →

Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
EU AI Act - High Risk Provisions
EU
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

Provision details

Document information
Document
Cursor Terms of Service
Entity
Cursor
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 30, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-011407
Document ID
CA-D-00453
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
43f1d1b81f2bbb689af2a3a9e66bd45d4b0226b8fabfcd5adee69e1049877d90
Analysis generated
April 30, 2026 08:53 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Cursor
Document: Cursor Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-011407
Captured: 2026-04-30 08:53:33 UTC
SHA-256: 43f1d1b81f2bbb68…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/cursor/cursor-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-011407/prohibition-on-submitting-regulated-data/
Accessed: Aug. 1, 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 Cursor's Prohibition on Submitting Regulated Data clause do?

This provision places contractual responsibility on users to ensure they do not input regulated data types such as medical records or financial account information into Cursor, which is significant for enterprise users and developers working with sensitive data.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this provision, users who submit HIPAA-regulated health information, PCI-DSS payment card data, or GLBA-regulated financial data to the Service are in breach of these Terms; enterprise teams integrating Cursor into development workflows involving such data categories should establish technical controls to prevent prohibited submissions.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

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