Provision record
Dropbox · Dropbox Privacy Policy · View original document ↗

Device info used to detect abuse

Medium severity Explicit document language Common · 279 of 352 platforms
Stay ahead of the changes
Track Dropbox and get the diff the day its terms change.
Share 𝕏 Share in Share 🔒 PDF

This analysis describes what Dropbox'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

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 3333 other provisions on other platforms.

How other platforms handle this

Netflix Medium

We may use information such as device ID, method of payment or your contact information to determine Offer eligibility.

Lyft Medium

Find and prevent fraud; and Block and remove unsafe or fraudulent users from the Lyft Platform.

Square Medium

we may use this information to make it easier for you to find the people you want to send payments to, for account and identity verification and fraud prevention purposes, to reduce the risk you will send payments to the wrong person, or to provide other personalized services.

See all platforms with this clause type →
▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
"
For example, we use device information to detect abuse and identify and troubleshoot bugs.

Excerpt from Dropbox's Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
Dropbox Privacy Policy
Entity
Dropbox
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-032196
Document ID
CA-D-00196
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
dafeccda2e497f0720e8f9dbe87da437c7024fc64e8bacf7efaa010a8354782f
Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 04:47 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Dropbox
Document: Dropbox Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-032196
Captured: 2026-03-20 04:47:54 UTC
SHA-256: dafeccda2e497f07…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/dropbox/dropbox-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-032196/device-info-used-to-detect-abuse/
Accessed: Aug. 5, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

Other risks in this policy

Related Analysis

Get the research letter

Companies change their terms quietly. We read every version and catch what actually changed. One email a week on the changes that matter and what they mean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dropbox's Device info used to detect abuse clause do?

The clause states: “For example, we use device information to detect abuse and identify and troubleshoot bugs.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 279 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Dropbox?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Dropbox.