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Government Authority Disclosure

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What it is

Delta can share your personal information with law enforcement or government agencies when required by legal process or when Delta believes it is necessary to protect safety or comply with the law.

This analysis describes what Delta Airlines'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 establishes the conditions under which Delta will share your data with government authorities, including a 'good faith belief' standard that permits voluntary disclosures beyond those strictly compelled by court order.

Interpretive note: The scope of the 'good faith belief' standard and how Delta operationalizes voluntary disclosures in practice is not detailed in the policy, creating ambiguity about how broadly this provision functions.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 9, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your travel records, personal information, and loyalty account data may be disclosed to law enforcement or government agencies under a relatively broad 'good faith belief' standard, which goes beyond mandatory legal compliance to include Delta's own judgment about when disclosure is appropriate.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Delta may disclose information about you to government authorities, including law enforcement agencies, in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or when Delta believes in good faith that disclosure is necessary to comply with applicable law or protect the rights, property, or safety of Delta, its customers, or the public.

Excerpt from Delta Airlines's Delta Privacy Policy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) and related federal statutes governing voluntary and compelled disclosures to law enforcement.

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Applicable agencies

  • 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
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
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
Delta Privacy Policy
Entity
Delta Airlines
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-007213
Document ID
CA-D-00629
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
8457cf035cfa0c5237d80b10b4c903590ea2ec5f3361da5dd4a6cf53812f2c41
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 05:33 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Delta Airlines
Document: Delta Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-007213
Captured: 2026-05-07 05:33:19 UTC
SHA-256: 8457cf035cfa0c52…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/delta-airlines/delta-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-007213/government-authority-disclosure/
Accessed: Aug. 11, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Delta Airlines's Government Authority Disclosure clause do?

This provision establishes the conditions under which Delta will share your data with government authorities, including a 'good faith belief' standard that permits voluntary disclosures beyond those strictly compelled by court order.

How does this clause affect you?

Your travel records, personal information, and loyalty account data may be disclosed to law enforcement or government agencies under a relatively broad 'good faith belief' standard, which goes beyond mandatory legal compliance to include Delta's own judgment about when disclosure is appropriate.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

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

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Delta Airlines?

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