What can I do about this clause?

{'method': 'WEB_FORM', 'recipient': 'https://myaccount.google.com/data-and-privacy', 'difficulty': 'MODERATE', 'action_type': 'EXPORT_DATA', 'instructions': "Visit myaccount.google.com/data-and-privacy and select 'Download your data' (Google Takeout) to obtain a copy of your personal data. California residents can also submit a data access request to understand which third parties have received their data.", 'deadline_days': None, 'deadline_hours': None}

Which regulatory agencies enforce this type of clause?

{'agency': 'FTC', 'reason': 'The FTC regulates deceptive and unfair practices in data sharing under FTC Act Section 5, including inadequate disclosure of third-party data recipients.', 'complaint_url': 'https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/'}

What is the severity of this clause?

ConductAtlas classifies this Data Sharing with Third-Party Partners and Advertisers clause as medium severity. Severity reflects the magnitude of rights affected, the breadth of users impacted, and the degree of discretion the platform retains.

Do other platforms have similar clauses?

Yes. ConductAtlas has identified similar Data Sharing with Third-Party Partners and Advertisers clauses across approximately 1 other tracked platforms. You can compare how platforms differ on this clause type in the cross-platform comparison view.

Data Sharing with Third-Party Partners and Advertisers — Google

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What it is

Google shares your personal data with its affiliates and 'trusted business partners' who process data on Google's behalf, as well as disclosing it when legally required — though the category of 'trusted businesses' is broad and not exhaustively defined.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your personal data can be shared with Google's affiliated companies and an undefined class of 'trusted business partners,' meaning your information may be accessible to entities outside Google that you have no direct relationship with.

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.

Export Your Data

Visit myaccount.google.com/data-and-privacy and select 'Download your data' (Google Takeout) to obtain a copy of your personal data. California residents can also submit a data access request to understand which third parties have received their data.

Cross-platform context

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

The broad 'trusted partners' category means your data may flow to a large number of third-party companies beyond Google itself, often without individual notification.

View original clause language

We do not share your personal information with companies, organizations, or individuals outside of Google except in the following cases: With your consent; With domain administrators; For external processing; For legal reasons. We provide personal information to our affiliates and other trusted businesses or persons to process it for us, based on our instructions and in compliance with our Privacy Policy and any other appropriate confidentiality and security measures.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

1. REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Third-party data sharing implicates GDPR Art. 28 (processor obligations), Art. 26 (joint controller arrangements), and Art. 13/14 (transparency requirements for third-party recipients); CCPA/CPRA §1798.115 (right to know categories of third parties); and FTC Act Section 5 deceptive practices standards. Where sharing constitutes a 'sale' under CCPA, §1798.120 opt-out rights apply. 2.

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Applicable agencies

FTC

The FTC regulates deceptive and unfair practices in data sharing under FTC Act Section 5, including inadequate disclosure of third-party data recipients.
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Provision details

Document information

Document

Google Privacy Policy

Entity

Google

Document last updated

April 29, 2026

Tracking information

First tracked

April 28, 2026

Last verified

April 28, 2026

Record ID

CA-P-003878

Document ID

CA-D-00015

Evidence Provenance

Source URL

https://policies.google.com/privacy

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SHA-256

aa03b38dd31cbe7f8b512c6ed4540e71344422af579a30b3181af7ba776b11a4

Verified

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How to Cite

ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Google | Document: Google Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-003878
Captured: 2026-04-28 08:32:10 UTC | SHA-256: aa03b38dd31cbe7f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/google/google-privacy-policy/data-sharing-with-third-party-partners-and-advertisers/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

Classification

Severity

Medium

Data Sharing with Third-Party Partners and Advertisers