An online publishing platform that allows users to write, publish, and read articles on various topics, operating on a freemium model with both free and paid subscription content. The platform hosts millions of writers and publications, making it a significant hub for digital journalism, opinion pieces, and long-form content. Its terms of service and privacy policies directly affect how user-generated content is moderated, monetized, and shared, while also governing data collection practices for both writers and readers.

2 Documents
54 All provisions 7 High severity 35 Medium severity 12 Low severity
16 Changes · 12 mo
Jul 15, 2026 Last change

High, provisions that significantly limit your legal rights, authorize broad data collection, or create material financial exposure. Medium, provisions worth knowing about but with partial protections or limited scope. Low, standard terms with minimal consumer impact.

Governance Coverage
Privacy Rights
18 provisions · 14 med
Arbitration
17 provisions · 7 high · 9 med
Data Collection
13 provisions · 2 high · 7 med
Data Sharing
13 provisions · 7 high · 3 med
Data Usage
12 provisions · 1 high · 4 med
Liability Limitation
9 provisions · 4 high · 5 med
Data Retention
7 provisions · 4 med
Intellectual Property
7 provisions · 2 high · 5 med
Contract Terms
7 provisions · 1 high · 1 med
Legal Jurisdiction
6 provisions · 5 med
Quick Facts
Arbitration: Mandatory
Data Retention: Specified
Class Action: Waived
Key Governance Provisions
High Exclusion of indirect and consequential damages

Excluding these categories of damages means users typically cannot recover for losses that flow indirectly from Medium's conduct, even if significant.

High No Sale of Personal Information Currently

This is a direct statement that Medium does not engage in the sale of personal data, which is a key concern under privacy laws such as the CCPA.

High Cross-Border Personal Data Transfer

Users' personal data may be subject to the legal frameworks of foreign jurisdictions that offer fewer protections, potentially affecting their privacy rights.

High Sharing for Policy Violation or Legal Breach

Medium may disclose personal data based on its own belief that a policy or legal violation has occurred, without requiring a confirmed or adjudicated violation.

High Disclosure of Data Under Legal Process

Medium reserves the right to disclose personal data to authorities or in legal proceedings based on its own belief that disclosure is legally appropriate, which may occur without prior user notice.

Document Coverage
Privacypolicy Termsofservice
Last change detected: Jul 15, 2026 Changes (12 months): 16 Documents monitored: 2 Provisions tracked: 54
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Documents

Medium Privacy Policy

Medium

Medium's privacy policy explains what personal information Medium collects about you, who it shares that information with, and what rights you have over your data. Medium does not sell your …

Last updated May 5, 2026 · Privacy policy
8 provisions 13 versions captured 1 significant change Version history →

Medium Terms of Service

High

Medium's Terms of Service govern what you can do on the platform and what Medium can do with your content and account. When you post content, you give Medium a …

Last updated May 5, 2026 · Terms of service
10 provisions 8 versions captured 2 significant changes Version history →

Recent Changes

July 11, 2026 · Medium Terms of Service Medium

Medium modified its Terms of Service on July 11, 2026 by removing a sentence about subscription sign-up language and replacing it with a new provision stating that Medium may discontinue …

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June 19, 2026 · Medium Privacy Policy Medium

Medium updated its privacy policy on June 19, 2026 to specify that vendors and service providers may receive personal information including content you submitted or posted, and to clarify that …

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May 25, 2026 · Medium Terms of Service Medium

Medium removed the phrase 'as a Newsletter Editor' from a clause requiring users to represent that they have lawfully collected personal information. The updated language now applies this representation requirement …

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📈 Policy Drift Analysis View all changes →

Medium Severity Provisions (34)

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Applicable Regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
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Colorado AI Act
US-CO
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CFAA
United States Federal
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Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
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CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
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DMCA
United States Federal
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DSA
European Union
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ePrivacy Directive
European Union
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FAA
United States Federal
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FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
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GDPR
European Union
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Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
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Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
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Texas AI Act
Texas, USA
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UK GDPR
United Kingdom
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Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
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VPPA
United States Federal
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Frequently Asked Questions

What Medium documents does ConductAtlas track?

ConductAtlas tracks 2 Medium documents including terms of service, privacy policy, and other governance documents. Every document is captured daily with cryptographic verification.

How many policy changes has Medium made in the past year?

Medium has made 16 policy changes in the past 12 months across the documents ConductAtlas tracks.

How many provisions has ConductAtlas classified for Medium?

ConductAtlas has classified 54 provisions across Medium's tracked documents. 7 are rated high severity, 35 medium, and 12 low.

Can I get alerts when Medium changes their policies?

Yes. Monitor subscribers ($4.99/month) can add Medium to their watchlist and receive same-day email alerts whenever any tracked document changes.