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Disclosure required by law or law enforcement

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 288 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

When may Discord disclose user information?
Discord may disclose user information in response to a request for information if Discord believes disclosure is required by law, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.
May Discord disclose information if required by law?
Discord may disclose user information in response to a request for information if Discord believes disclosure is required by law, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Disclosure is conditioned on Discord's own belief that the law requires it, rather than a confirmed legal obligation, and expressly includes national security and law enforcement contexts.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4429 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

A user's information may be disclosed to requesting parties, including law enforcement or national security authorities, when Discord believes disclosure is legally required.

How other platforms handle this

Squarespace Medium

we may use, retain or share information with law enforcement or others in circumstances where a person's vital interests require protection, such as in the case of emergencies.

Webull Medium

disclosure is required by a third-party to complete a transaction initiated by the user

Wise Medium

We will disclose information to third parties about your account or the transfers you make: (i) where it is necessary for completing transfers, or (ii) in order to verify the existence and condition of your account...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may disclose information in response to a request for information if we believe disclosure is required by law, including meeting national security or law enforcement requirements.

Excerpt from Discord's Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

BIPA
Illinois, USA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
COPPA
United States Federal
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Discord Privacy Policy
Entity
Discord
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-022259
Document ID
CA-D-00080
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
d3e41efb5a2cc0f3d9b9521510af1444eae8c5f3ecb3314f5d8a83a463b432e5
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 01:13 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Discord
Document: Discord Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-022259
Captured: 2026-05-08 01:13:36 UTC
SHA-256: d3e41efb5a2cc0f3…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/discord/discord-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-022259/disclosure-required-by-law-or-law-enforcement/
Accessed: Aug. 19, 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 Discord's Disclosure required by law or law enforcement clause do?

Disclosure is conditioned on Discord's own belief that the law requires it, rather than a confirmed legal obligation, and expressly includes national security and law enforcement contexts.

How does this clause affect you?

A user's information may be disclosed to requesting parties, including law enforcement or national security authorities, when Discord believes disclosure is legally required.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 288 platforms. See the full comparison.

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