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Fitbit-Google Joint Controllership for Profile Data

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What it is

Fitbit and Google share user profile data (name, photo, friends list) with each other as joint data controllers to maintain friends list visibility across both platforms following the June 2023 account migration option.

This analysis describes what Fitbit'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes a joint data controllership arrangement under GDPR Article 26 between Fitbit International Unlimited and Google Ireland Limited (EEA/Switzerland) or Google LLC (UK), requiring a documented allocation of data subject rights responsibilities between the two entities. Users who did not migrate their accounts to Google are nonetheless subject to profile data sharing with Google under this arrangement.

Clause Stability Stable

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

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this provision, Fitbit shares user name, profile photo, and friends list with Google regardless of whether the user chose to migrate their account to Google, for the purpose of maintaining friends list visibility across both services. Users in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland may exercise data subject rights including the right to object to this processing by contacting Fitbit at data-protection-office@fitbit.com.

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
    Contact Fitbit's Data Protection Officer at data-protection-office@fitbit.com to exercise your right to object to joint processing of your profile data (name, photo, friends list) with Google, or to request deletion of this data.

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From June 6, 2023, Fitbit users will have the opportunity to move their accounts to Google. This means that some Fitbit users will be part of the Google service while others may remain part of the Fitbit service. As a result, to ensure our users can still view their friends lists (including where your friends move their service to Google), Fitbit and Google will share with each other limited profile information about their Fitbit users, notably the user's name, photo and friends list ("Joint Processing"). (1) Fitbit International Unlimited and Google Ireland Limited (for users in the EEA or Switzerland) and (2) Fitbit International Unlimited and Google LLC (for users in the UK) are joint controllers for this Joint Processing with Fitbit and Google remaining responsible for their respective obligations under data protection law.

Excerpt from Fitbit's Privacy Policy

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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
Fitbit Privacy Policy
Entity
Fitbit
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015021
Document ID
CA-D-00276
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
57bb5070b60fb4a283fbce5f5f44be0e8de849a37aeb58fdedadaf1ee6109c35
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 01:42 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Fitbit
Document: Fitbit Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-015021
Captured: 2026-05-08 01:42:51 UTC
SHA-256: 57bb5070b60fb4a2…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/fitbit/fitbit-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-015021/fitbit-google-joint-controllership-for-profile-data/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Fitbit's Fitbit-Google Joint Controllership for Profile Data clause do?

This provision establishes a joint data controllership arrangement under GDPR Article 26 between Fitbit International Unlimited and Google Ireland Limited (EEA/Switzerland) or Google LLC (UK), requiring a documented allocation of data subject rights responsibilities between the two entities. Users who did not migrate their accounts to Google are nonetheless subject to profile data sharing with Google under this arrangement.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this provision, Fitbit shares user name, profile photo, and friends list with Google regardless of whether the user chose to migrate their account to Google, for the purpose of maintaining friends list visibility across both services. Users in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland may exercise data subject rights including the right to object to this processing by contacting Fitbit …

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