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Texas Data Broker Disclosure

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What it is

The document discloses that the entity operating this website is classified as a data broker under Texas law and is registered with the Texas Secretary of State as required by statute.

This analysis describes what Equifax'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 reflects a statutory disclosure obligation under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act and Texas data broker registration requirements. The disclosure confirms Equifax has assessed its data activities as meeting the Texas definition of a data broker, which carries specific registration and potentially opt-out obligations under Texas law.

Clause Stability Stable

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Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This provision establishes that Texas residents can locate Equifax's data broker registration information through the Texas Secretary of State website, which may support the exercise of applicable opt-out or deletion rights under Texas law. The agreement directs Texas residents to the Texas SOS website for registrant information.

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.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Visit the Texas Secretary of State website to view Equifax's data broker registration information. Then visit the Equifax privacy rights portal for Texas to submit an opt-out or deletion request under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act.

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* The entity maintaining this website is a data broker under Texas law. To conduct business in Texas, a data broker must register with the Texas Secretary of State (Texas SOS). Information about data broker registrants is available on the Texas SOS website.

Excerpt from Equifax's Privacy Policy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision directly implicates the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act and the Texas data broker registration statute (Texas Business and Commerce Code Chapter 503B), enforced by the Texas Attorney General.

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Applicable agencies

  • 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

Provision details

Document information
Document
Equifax Privacy Policy
Entity
Equifax
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015983
Document ID
CA-D-00591
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
ad32b60141eabc9487d99f813204205d0e74d448e9d7dffb82900ffbe84b8236
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 22:46 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Equifax
Document: Equifax Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-015983
Captured: 2026-05-20 22:46:34 UTC
SHA-256: ad32b60141eabc94…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/equifax/equifax-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-015983/texas-data-broker-disclosure/
Accessed: Aug. 11, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Equifax's Texas Data Broker Disclosure clause do?

This provision reflects a statutory disclosure obligation under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act and Texas data broker registration requirements. The disclosure confirms Equifax has assessed its data activities as meeting the Texas definition of a data broker, which carries specific registration and potentially opt-out obligations under Texas law.

How does this clause affect you?

This provision establishes that Texas residents can locate Equifax's data broker registration information through the Texas Secretary of State website, which may support the exercise of applicable opt-out or deletion rights under Texas law. The agreement directs Texas residents to the Texas SOS website for registrant information.

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