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Unauthorized Data Collection and Scraping Prohibition

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What it is

The AUP prohibits users from collecting, harvesting, or obtaining data from the Databricks platform or from other users of the platform without authorization.

This analysis describes what Databricks'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 addresses both platform integrity and user data protection by prohibiting unauthorized extraction of data from the Databricks environment, which is operationally relevant for customers who may interact with shared or multi-tenant service infrastructure.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, any collection or harvesting of data from Databricks Services or from other platform users without explicit authorization is prohibited and constitutes a breach of the AUP.

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Hulu Medium

access or use the Services in a manner that suggests an association with our products, services or brands

Glassdoor Medium

Use the services for commercial activities and/or promotions such as contests, sweepstakes, barter, pyramid schemes, advertising, affiliate links, and other forms of solicitation.

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Collect, harvest, or otherwise obtain data from the Databricks Services or from other users of the Databricks Services without authorization.

Excerpt from Databricks's AI Acceptable Use Policy

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over unfair or deceptive data collection practices relevant to unauthorized harvesting of user data.
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Applicable regulations

CFAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Databricks AI Acceptable Use Policy
Entity
Databricks
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 21, 2026
Last verified
May 21, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-013087
Document ID
CA-D-00838
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
401d30e8ae58ad51cb53077f833c2704cf60e064d26c5e24eb94b447171f196c
Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 04:54 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Databricks
Document: Databricks AI Acceptable Use Policy
Record ID: CA-P-013087
Captured: 2026-05-21 04:54:09 UTC
SHA-256: 401d30e8ae58ad51…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/databricks/databricks-ai-acceptable-use-policy/provision/CA-P-013087/unauthorized-data-collection-and-scraping-prohibition/
Accessed: July 30, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Databricks's Unauthorized Data Collection and Scraping Prohibition clause do?

This provision addresses both platform integrity and user data protection by prohibiting unauthorized extraction of data from the Databricks environment, which is operationally relevant for customers who may interact with shared or multi-tenant service infrastructure.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, any collection or harvesting of data from Databricks Services or from other platform users without explicit authorization is prohibited and constitutes a breach of the AUP.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 282 platforms. See the full comparison.

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