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Aggregated or De-Identified Data Use

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes a data processing pathway that removes personal data from privacy restrictions once de-identification occurs. The authorization to share de-identified data with third parties without limitation creates a category of data outside the scope of personal data restrictions.

Interpretive note: The adequacy of OpenAI's anonymization or de-identification methodology is not described in the policy, and regulatory standards for what constitutes truly anonymous data vary by jurisdiction, creating uncertainty about the scope of this provision's practical effect.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users' personal data may be processed into de-identified form and subsequently shared with third parties for any purpose, including commercial or research applications. The terms do not require notice or consent for this de-identification and sharing process once data is rendered non-personally identifiable.

How other platforms handle this

Waze Medium

We may use aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you for any purpose, including sharing it with partners, advertisers, and other third parties. This information is not subject to the restrictions in this Privacy Policy.

Threads Medium

We use the information we collect to send you ads and other commercial and sponsored content. We use the information we have to deliver our products, including to personalize features and content and make suggestions for you on and off our products. We share information across the Meta Companies.

Visa Medium

We may use personal information to send you marketing communications about Visa products, services, and offers that may interest you, to personalize your experience with us, and to provide you with targeted advertising. You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may create aggregated, de-identified, or other anonymous data from your personal data. We make personal data into anonymous data by removing information that makes the data personally identifiable to you. We may use this anonymous data and share it with third parties for any purpose.

— Excerpt from OpenAI's Privacy Policy (ROW)

Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
BIPA
Illinois, USA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
EU AI Act - High Risk Provisions
EU
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
UK GDPR
United Kingdom

Provision details

Document information
Document
Privacy Policy (ROW)
Entity
OpenAI
Document last updated
March 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 10, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-009526
Document ID
CA-D-00006
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
f3c083059dff1a3f26f2ce10f0072ca60f38c6921517ae6dd07e528e4bfc7ce2
Analysis generated
March 10, 2026 03:38 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: OpenAI
Document: Privacy Policy (ROW)
Record ID: CA-P-009526
Captured: 2026-03-10 03:38:17 UTC
SHA-256: f3c083059dff1a3f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/openai/privacy-policy-row/aggregated-or-de-identified-data-use/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does OpenAI's Aggregated or De-Identified Data Use clause do?

This provision establishes a data processing pathway that removes personal data from privacy restrictions once de-identification occurs. The authorization to share de-identified data with third parties without limitation creates a category of data outside the scope of personal data restrictions.

How does this clause affect you?

Users' personal data may be processed into de-identified form and subsequently shared with third parties for any purpose, including commercial or research applications. The terms do not require notice or consent for this de-identification and sharing process once data is rendered non-personally identifiable.

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