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Third-Party and Data Broker Data Collection

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The provision establishes the scope of data collection channels beyond direct user input, allowing OpenAI to integrate data from external service providers and third-party sources into user profiles and operational records.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 10, 2026
First Seen
May 11, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 967 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who connect third-party services to their OpenAI account authorize data transfer from those services to OpenAI; additionally, OpenAI may collect user personal data from marketing vendors, social media platforms, and events without requiring affirmative connection of those specific services.

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We collect personal data from other data sources: Third party services: If you choose to connect a third-party service (like Google) to your OpenAI account, we will collect information about you from that service, such as your name and email address. Other sources: We may also receive your personal data from other sources, such as when you interact with us on social media or events, from our marketing vendors, or other third parties.

— Excerpt from OpenAI's Privacy Policy (ROW)

Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
BIPA
Illinois, USA
California AB 2013 AI Training Data Transparency
US-CA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
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

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-009522
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-009522
Captured: 2026-03-10 03:38:17 UTC
SHA-256: f3c083059dff1a3f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/openai/privacy-policy-row/third-party-and-data-broker-data-collection/
Accessed: July 4, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
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Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does OpenAI's Third-Party and Data Broker Data Collection clause do?

The provision establishes the scope of data collection channels beyond direct user input, allowing OpenAI to integrate data from external service providers and third-party sources into user profiles and operational records.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who connect third-party services to their OpenAI account authorize data transfer from those services to OpenAI; additionally, OpenAI may collect user personal data from marketing vendors, social media platforms, and events without requiring affirmative connection of those specific services.

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