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Inference Data Collection

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What it is

Databricks creates profile data about you by drawing inferences from other information it collects, which may include assessments of your preferences, psychological tendencies, and professional aptitudes.

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)

Inference data is one of the more sensitive categories under modern privacy law because it represents conclusions drawn about you that you may not be aware of, and which may affect how you are marketed to or evaluated.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Databricks may build a profile about your characteristics and preferences derived from your interactions with its websites and services, and this inferred data may be shared with advertising partners or used to personalize marketing communications.

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.
  • Delete Your Data
    Navigate to the Databricks OneTrust privacy portal and submit a deletion request specifically referencing inferences or profile data. Provide your email address and any other identifying information requested for verification purposes.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Inferences drawn from other personal information to create a profile about you reflecting your preferences, characteristics, psychological trends, predispositions, behavior, attitudes, intelligence, abilities, and aptitudes.

— Excerpt from Databricks's Databricks Privacy Notice

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Under CPRA, inferences drawn to create a consumer profile are a defined category of personal information and are subject to the right to know, right to delete, and right to opt out of sale or sharing. The California Privacy Protection Agency enforces CPRA. Under GDPR, profiling is subject to Article 22 where automated decision-making with legal or significant effects is involved, though the notice does not indicate such high-stakes automated decisions are made. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The breadth of the inference categories disclosed ('psychological trends, predispositions, attitudes, intelligence, abilities, and aptitudes') is notable and should prompt review of what data inputs drive these inferences and whether the inference activities constitute profiling under GDPR in a manner requiring disclosure or a data protection impact assessment. JURISDICTION FLAGS: California creates heightened exposure given CPRA's explicit treatment of inferences as a personal information category with associated rights. EU/EEA users may have GDPR Article 22 rights depending on how inference data is used in automated decision-making, though the notice does not indicate this is occurring at a legally significant level. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Organizations whose employees or contacts are subject to Databricks' inference processing should assess whether their vendor agreements with Databricks address inference data appropriately, particularly if inferences touch on professional aptitudes relevant to employment contexts. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should request clarification from Databricks on the specific inputs and methodologies used to generate inference data, assess whether a DPIA is warranted under GDPR for profiling activities, and verify that inference data is included in responses to data subject access requests.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over unfair or deceptive practices related to consumer profiling and inference data use in marketing contexts
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Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
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
Databricks Privacy Notice
Entity
Databricks
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-009271
Document ID
CA-D-00458
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
8ad61e5a97ddff750d7e35a7ef5319c80767171ee7a2438e8fab48db3b504829
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 16:34 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Databricks
Document: Databricks Privacy Notice
Record ID: CA-P-009271
Captured: 2026-05-10 16:34:42 UTC
SHA-256: 8ad61e5a97ddff75…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/databricks/databricks-privacy-notice/inference-data-collection/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Databricks's Inference Data Collection clause do?

Inference data is one of the more sensitive categories under modern privacy law because it represents conclusions drawn about you that you may not be aware of, and which may affect how you are marketed to or evaluated.

How does this clause affect you?

Databricks may build a profile about your characteristics and preferences derived from your interactions with its websites and services, and this inferred data may be shared with advertising partners or used to personalize marketing communications.

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