Provision record
Intuit · Intuit Privacy Statement · View original document ↗

Cross-Platform Data Linking

High severity Unique · 0 of 352 platforms
Stay ahead of the changes
Track Intuit and get the diff the day its terms change.
Share 𝕏 Share in Share 🔒 PDF
Document Record

What it is

Intuit can share your data — including your tax information from TurboTax and your credit data from Credit Karma — across all of its brands and subsidiaries to build a combined profile of you for advertising and product purposes.

This analysis describes what Intuit'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)

The provision establishes a data-sharing framework that consolidates user information across multiple Intuit entities, enabling integrated service delivery and coordinated product development. This operational structure creates a single privacy boundary encompassing all Intuit subsidiaries rather than treating each entity independently.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium Jul 17, 2026

The updated terms establish new procedures for handling personal data complaints related to international data transfers under the EU-U.S., UK Extension, and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Frameworks. Users from these jurisdictions now have access to defined complaint and dispute resolution mechanisms, including referral to TRUSTe as an alternative dispute provider at no cost, and binding arbitration under certain conditions. Additionally, the policy now requires that before personal data is used for a materially new purpose or shared with external parties not covered as processors, Mailchimp will offer users the opportunity to opt out through appropriate means or collect opt-in consent.

View change record →

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
May 7, 2026
First Seen
May 7, 2026
Last Seen

Change history

removed May 21, 2026

Removal of explicit cross-company data sharing disclosure obscures internal data flows within Intuit's corporate family and reduces transparency about intra-group information sharing.

View full change record →

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your TurboTax tax return data, Credit Karma credit score and loan data, and QuickBooks business financial data may all be combined by Intuit into a single profile and used to target you with advertising — without requiring separate consent for each data linkage.

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 https://www.intuit.com/privacy/ and navigate to 'Your Privacy Choices' to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information across Intuit's family of companies.

Cross-platform context

See how other platforms handle Cross-Platform Data Linking and similar clauses.

Compare across platforms →
▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
"
We are part of the Intuit family of companies. We may share your information within the Intuit family of companies for the purposes described in this statement, including to provide you with products and services, to help us improve our products and services, to provide you with a more personalized experience, and to send you information about our products and services that may be of interest to you.

Excerpt from Intuit's Privacy Statement

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This provision implicates GLBA Section 502 (15 U.S.C.

Insight

Unlock the full institutional analysis

Enforcement risk, jurisdiction flags, contract triggers, and due diligence action items.

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
    File a complaint →
  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (cfpb)
    Regulates consumer financial products and services. Can investigate companies for unfair, deceptive, or abusive financial practices including improper fees, billing errors, and data misuse.
    Who can file: Anyone who has used a consumer financial product or service in the US
    What you need: Account number or details, dates of transactions or events, description of the issue, and any supporting documents
    What to expect: The company must respond within 15 days. The CFPB forwards your complaint and may use it in enforcement actions. Individual compensation is possible in some cases.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Intuit Privacy Statement
Entity
Intuit
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 7, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-005469
Document ID
CA-D-00361
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
23af44cb121d581ccfd2902155ed3e8bbdb54ed137d3f4f6f02bf0eca52e3861
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 20:06 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Intuit
Document: Intuit Privacy Statement
Record ID: CA-P-005469
Captured: 2026-05-07 20:06:55 UTC
SHA-256: 23af44cb121d581c…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/intuit/intuit-privacy-statement/provision/CA-P-005469/cross-platform-data-linking/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
Categories

Other risks in this policy

Get the research letter

Companies change their terms quietly. We read every version and catch what actually changed. One email a week on the changes that matter and what they mean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Intuit's Cross-Platform Data Linking clause do?

The provision establishes a data-sharing framework that consolidates user information across multiple Intuit entities, enabling integrated service delivery and coordinated product development. This operational structure creates a single privacy boundary encompassing all Intuit subsidiaries rather than treating each entity independently.

How does this clause affect you?

Your TurboTax tax return data, Credit Karma credit score and loan data, and QuickBooks business financial data may all be combined by Intuit into a single profile and used to target you with advertising — without requiring separate consent for each data linkage.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Intuit?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Intuit.