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Sensitive Information Opt-In Consent Requirement

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What it is

The policy states that Greenhouse requires affirmative express consent before disclosing or repurposing sensitive categories of personal information, including health conditions, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, trade union membership, and sexual life data.

This analysis describes what Greenhouse'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 an opt-in consent requirement for sensitive personal information that applies regardless of geographic jurisdiction, providing a baseline protection for sensitive data categories that aligns with GDPR Article 9 requirements and extends a similar protection to non-EEA users.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, Greenhouse requires affirmative express consent before disclosing or using sensitive personal information such as health data, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, trade union membership, or sexual life information for purposes beyond those originally collected. This protection applies to data received from third parties where that third party has identified it as sensitive.

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
    Submit a request via the Greenhouse Data Subject Request Portal to request deletion or restriction of processing of any sensitive personal information Greenhouse may hold about you.

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In any event, unless Greenhouse has affirmative express consent from you, Greenhouse will not (i) disclose sensitive information (i.e., personal information specifying medical or health conditions, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership or information specifying the sex life of the individual), or (ii) use sensitive personal information for a purpose other than those for which it was originally collected or subsequently authorized by you through the exercise of opt-in-choice. Greenhouse will treat as sensitive any Personal Information received from a third party where the third party identifies and treats it as sensitive.

Excerpt from Greenhouse's Privacy Policy

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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
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Greenhouse Privacy Policy
Entity
Greenhouse
Document last updated
July 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 6, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015549
Document ID
CA-D-00918
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
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Content hash (SHA-256)
8eed11ab4b13cf36349d959508396725d190ee2515f43b08f6e7be1f429e377d
Analysis generated
July 6, 2026 15:44 UTC
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Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Greenhouse
Document: Greenhouse Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-015549
Captured: 2026-07-06 15:44:37 UTC
SHA-256: 8eed11ab4b13cf36…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/greenhouse/greenhouse-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-015549/sensitive-information-opt-in-consent-requirement/
Accessed: Sept. 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Greenhouse's Sensitive Information Opt-In Consent Requirement clause do?

This provision establishes an opt-in consent requirement for sensitive personal information that applies regardless of geographic jurisdiction, providing a baseline protection for sensitive data categories that aligns with GDPR Article 9 requirements and extends a similar protection to non-EEA users.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, Greenhouse requires affirmative express consent before disclosing or using sensitive personal information such as health data, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, trade union membership, or sexual life information for purposes beyond those originally collected. This protection applies to data received from third parties where that third party has identified it as sensitive.

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