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DocuSign · DocuSign Privacy Statement · View original document ↗

Third-Party and Partner Data Sharing

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What it is

DocuSign can share your personal information with its vendors, business partners, and in the event of a sale or merger of the company.

This analysis describes what DocuSign'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)

Your personal data, including account details and potentially document metadata, can be transferred to third parties for business operations and in corporate transactions, which may expose your information to entities whose privacy practices differ from DocuSign's.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
May 10, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4430 other provisions on other platforms.

Change history

modified May 21, 2026

Previous version title focused on 'advertising' whereas current version provides comprehensive enumeration of all third-party sharing scenarios, removing the specific advertising emphasis.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your personal information may be shared with DocuSign's service providers, joint venture partners, and acquirers in a corporate transaction, and these transfers occur without individual notification in most circumstances.

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
    Submit a data deletion or opt-out request through DocuSign's privacy portal to limit data sharing where permitted under applicable law.

How other platforms handle this

Skillshare Medium

Protect us, our business, our users, and others, for example to enforce our terms of service, prevent spam or other unwanted communications, and investigate or protect against fraud

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.

Google Gemini Medium

Third-party apps use data from Gemini consistent with their own privacy policies and terms.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances: with service providers who perform services on our behalf; with business partners with whom we jointly offer products or services; in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business; and when we believe disclosure is necessary to comply with applicable law or legal process.

Excerpt from DocuSign's Privacy Statement

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: GDPR Articles 13 and 14 require disclosure of third-party recipients and their categories at the time of data collection.

Insight

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Enforcement risk, jurisdiction flags, contract triggers, and due diligence action items.

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 →
  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
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
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
DocuSign Privacy Statement
Entity
DocuSign
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-008912
Document ID
CA-D-00198
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
abf1dbd66c3a271b9485e1a8df8054ad589206ec0ecf9e390fb45323aebd8925
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 12:30 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: DocuSign
Document: DocuSign Privacy Statement
Record ID: CA-P-008912
Captured: 2026-05-10 12:30:52 UTC
SHA-256: abf1dbd66c3a271b…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/docusign/docusign-privacy-statement/provision/CA-P-008912/third-party-and-partner-data-sharing/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 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 DocuSign's Third-Party and Partner Data Sharing clause do?

Your personal data, including account details and potentially document metadata, can be transferred to third parties for business operations and in corporate transactions, which may expose your information to entities whose privacy practices differ from DocuSign's.

How does this clause affect you?

Your personal information may be shared with DocuSign's service providers, joint venture partners, and acquirers in a corporate transaction, and these transfers occur without individual notification in most circumstances.

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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