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Data Sharing with Advertising and Analytics Partners

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What it is

Okta shares your personal data with third-party advertising companies who use it to show you targeted ads for Okta's products. This sharing happens in addition to sharing with service providers who help run Okta's operations.

This analysis describes what Okta'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)

The clause establishes the operational scope of data sharing within Okta's service delivery model. By authorizing disclosure to both operational service providers and advertising partners, the provision defines how personal information flows through the company's vendor and marketing ecosystem.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 7, 2026
First Seen
May 7, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4430 other provisions on other platforms.

Change history

modified Jul 3, 2026

The revised version removes the detailed list of service categories (web hosting, payment processing, etc.) and shifts focus from sharing 'on our behalf' to sharing with partners whose products/services may interest users, broadening the scope of third-party sharing.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your name, email, device identifiers, and browsing behavior on Okta's website may be shared with advertising partners like Google and Adobe for targeted ad campaigns, meaning your data flows to additional third parties beyond Okta's core service providers.

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 Okta's OneTrust privacy portal, select 'Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing of Personal Information,' complete the verification steps, and submit your request. You can also enable the Global Privacy Control (GPC) in your browser to automatically signal opt-out.

How other platforms handle this

Adobe Medium

The types of third parties your information may be disclosed to include: our resellers and other sales and advertising partners, retailers, advertisers, ad agencies, advertising networks and platforms, information service providers, fraud monitoring and prevention providers, and publishers.

Skillshare Medium

Protect us, our business, our users, and others, for example to enforce our terms of service, prevent spam or other unwanted communications, and investigate or protect against fraud

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.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may share your personal information with third-party business partners, vendors, and service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as web hosting, data analysis, payment processing, order fulfillment, information technology and related infrastructure provision, customer service, email delivery, auditing, and other services. We may also share your personal information with advertising partners to provide you with advertisements about our products and services that may be of interest to you.

Excerpt from Okta's Privacy Policy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This provision implicates CPRA §1798.120 (right to opt out of sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising), GDPR Art.

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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
    File a complaint →
  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
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
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Okta Privacy Policy
Entity
Okta
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 7, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-005529
Document ID
CA-D-00690
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
80aa61f0c06f7e345bb052a2292aeac3d42aff41435e9495eff3eb4f4619898c
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 21:13 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Okta
Document: Okta Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-005529
Captured: 2026-05-07 21:13:06 UTC
SHA-256: 80aa61f0c06f7e34…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/okta/okta-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-005529/data-sharing-with-advertising-and-analytics-partners/
Accessed: Aug. 11, 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 Okta's Data Sharing with Advertising and Analytics Partners clause do?

The clause establishes the operational scope of data sharing within Okta's service delivery model. By authorizing disclosure to both operational service providers and advertising partners, the provision defines how personal information flows through the company's vendor and marketing ecosystem.

How does this clause affect you?

Your name, email, device identifiers, and browsing behavior on Okta's website may be shared with advertising partners like Google and Adobe for targeted ad campaigns, meaning your data flows to additional third parties beyond Okta's core service providers.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 287 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Okta?

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