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Prohibition on sharing Business Tool Data with third parties

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This analysis describes what Meta'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)

This clause establishes Meta's default non-disclosure obligation for Business Tool Data, with sharing permitted only on advertiser authorization or legal compulsion.

Interpretive note: The content of Section 1.d is not available in this excerpt; it may qualify the non-sharing commitment in material ways.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Meta is prohibited from sharing your Business Tool Data with third parties or other advertisers without your authorization or a legal requirement, subject to the carve-out in Section 1.d.

How other platforms handle this

Squarespace Medium

we may use, retain or share information with law enforcement or others in circumstances where a person's vital interests require protection, such as in the case of emergencies.

Public.com Medium

By using one of these tools, you agree that Public.com may transfer that information to the applicable third party service.

Wise Medium

We will disclose information to third parties about your account or the transfers you make: (i) where it is necessary for completing transfers, or (ii) in order to verify the existence and condition of your account...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Subject to Section 1.d, we will not share Business Tool Data that you provide to us with third parties (including advertisers) unless you advise us that we are permitted to do so or we are required to do so by law.

— Excerpt from Meta's Meta Business Tools Terms

Applicable regulations

BIPA
Illinois, USA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
COPPA
United States Federal
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
DMA
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Meta Business Tools Terms
Entity
Meta
Document last updated
May 20, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-063736
Document ID
CA-D-00867
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
a2e18a7f5cfaba81936850309523138f4ae73c4ba5bf210fc9d0eee882258d7d
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 23:35 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Meta
Document: Meta Business Tools Terms
Record ID: CA-P-063736
Captured: 2026-05-20 23:35:50 UTC
SHA-256: a2e18a7f5cfaba81…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/meta/meta-business-tools-terms/provision/CA-P-063736/prohibition-on-sharing-business-tool-data-with-third-parties/
Accessed: July 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Meta's Prohibition on sharing Business Tool Data with third parties clause do?

This clause establishes Meta's default non-disclosure obligation for Business Tool Data, with sharing permitted only on advertiser authorization or legal compulsion.

How does this clause affect you?

Meta is prohibited from sharing your Business Tool Data with third parties or other advertisers without your authorization or a legal requirement, subject to the carve-out in Section 1.d.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

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