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Dun & Bradstreet · D&B Terms of Use · View original document ↗

Account Disclosure to Law Enforcement and Third Parties

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What it is

D&B can access and share your account information and content with law enforcement or others based on its own good faith judgment that disclosure is necessary, including for reasons as broad as protecting its own business interests.

This analysis describes what Dun & Bradstreet'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)

The good faith standard for disclosure, combined with the broad category of protecting D&B's rights and property, gives the company significant discretion to share your account data without requiring a formal legal order in all circumstances.

Interpretive note: The good faith standard for disclosure is broad and the practical scope depends on D&B's internal policies and applicable law in the user's jurisdiction; the phrase 'to the extent lawfully permissible' introduces jurisdictional variability.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 10, 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 account information and posted content may be disclosed to law enforcement or third parties based on D&B's internal good faith assessment, not only when legally required; this creates a broader disclosure risk than a policy limited strictly to legally compelled disclosures.

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Notion Medium

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Glassdoor Medium

We may provide an option for users to opt into the disclosure of their demographic data in a manner and to an extent that may lead to loss of their anonymity.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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To the extent lawfully permissible, you acknowledge, consent and agree that Dun & Bradstreet shall also have the right to access, preserve and disclose your account information and content if required to do so by law or in a good faith belief that such access preservation or disclosure is reasonably necessary to: (a) comply with legal process; (b) enforce these Terms; (c) respond to claims that any content violates the rights of third parties; (d) respond to your requests for customer service; or (e) protect the rights, property or personal safety of Dun & Bradstreet, its users and the public.

Excerpt from Dun & Bradstreet's D&B Terms of Use

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages GDPR Articles 6 and 9 lawful basis requirements for EU users, as disclosures based on good faith belief rather than legal obligation require an identifiable lawful basis such as legitimate …

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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

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
D&B Terms of Use
Entity
Dun & Bradstreet
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-008414
Document ID
CA-D-00721
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
abc8db70fa24c9ad38a827e89bfea22df9377d77e7dec7fde906b2f3fef72549
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 19:09 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Dun & Bradstreet
Document: D&B Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-008414
Captured: 2026-05-07 19:09:58 UTC
SHA-256: abc8db70fa24c9ad…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/dun-bradstreet/db-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-008414/account-disclosure-to-law-enforcement-and-third-parties/
Accessed: Aug. 25, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dun & Bradstreet's Account Disclosure to Law Enforcement and Third Parties clause do?

The good faith standard for disclosure, combined with the broad category of protecting D&B's rights and property, gives the company significant discretion to share your account data without requiring a formal legal order in all circumstances.

How does this clause affect you?

Your account information and posted content may be disclosed to law enforcement or third parties based on D&B's internal good faith assessment, not only when legally required; this creates a broader disclosure risk than a policy limited strictly to legally compelled disclosures.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

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

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