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Texas data broker registration obligation disclosed

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 273 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

Is the entity maintaining this website a data broker under Texas law?
Equifax discloses that the entity maintaining this website is a data broker under Texas law and that a data broker must register with the Texas Secretary of State to conduct business in Texas.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This disclosure identifies Equifax as a regulated data broker under Texas law and surfaces the existence of a state registration requirement, which is a legally significant status relevant to Texas residents.

Interpretive note: The excerpt contains two closely related but independent propositions: the entity's status as a data broker under Texas law, and the registration requirement. The registration requirement is treated as context for the primary disclosure of data broker status and is noted in omitted_material would be redundant; both are captured in the canonical claim as they form a single disclosure unit. Confidence remains high as both propositions are explicit.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1423 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Equifax has disclosed its status as a data broker under Texas law, which is a regulated category that carries specific legal obligations under Texas law.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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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).

Excerpt from Equifax's Privacy Policy

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-050070
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-050070
Captured: 2026-05-20 22:46:34 UTC
SHA-256: ad32b60141eabc94…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/equifax/equifax-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-050070/texas-data-broker-registration-obligation-disclosed/
Accessed: Aug. 19, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Equifax's Texas data broker registration obligation disclosed clause do?

This disclosure identifies Equifax as a regulated data broker under Texas law and surfaces the existence of a state registration requirement, which is a legally significant status relevant to Texas residents.

How does this clause affect you?

Equifax has disclosed its status as a data broker under Texas law, which is a regulated category that carries specific legal obligations under Texas law.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 273 platforms. See the full comparison.

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