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Pre-remediation publication puts data at risk

High severity Medium confidence Explicit document language Common · 244 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

What may publication of security research findings prior to remediation of the issue put at risk?
Progressive states that publication of security research findings prior to remediation of the issue may put personal information at risk.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

By framing pre-remediation publication as a risk to personal information, Progressive signals an expectation against disclosure before a fix is in place.

Interpretive note: The clause states a risk consequence but does not explicitly prohibit pre-remediation publication. The canonical claim preserves the stated language ('may put personal information at risk') without converting it into a prohibition.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1777 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Researchers are put on notice that publishing their findings before Progressive remediates the issue may expose personal information to risk.

How other platforms handle this

Glassdoor Medium

Therefore, we do not "sell" or "share" data (as defined by applicable law) belonging to minors.

ZipRecruiter Medium

ZipRecruiter does not require any Sensitive Personal Data about you in order for you to utilize the ZipRecruiter Website...please carefully consider the information that is contained within your resume and ensure that you are not providing any sensitive or other information that is not necessary.

Meta Medium

The custom audiences you create must comply with Section 1(h).

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Any publication of your findings prior to remediation of the issue may put personal information at risk.

Excerpt from Progressive's Privacy Policy

Provision details

Document information
Document
Progressive Privacy Policy
Entity
Progressive
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-050104
Document ID
CA-D-00599
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
065d1594cbae0d7723b4288e55c5d261d71a8f0ed12e30cebcc51236761f790d
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 12:35 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Progressive
Document: Progressive Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-050104
Captured: 2026-05-08 12:35:51 UTC
SHA-256: 065d1594cbae0d77…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/progressive/progressive-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-050104/pre-remediation-publication-puts-data-at-risk/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 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 Progressive's Pre-remediation publication puts data at risk clause do?

By framing pre-remediation publication as a risk to personal information, Progressive signals an expectation against disclosure before a fix is in place.

How does this clause affect you?

Researchers are put on notice that publishing their findings before Progressive remediates the issue may expose personal information to risk.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 244 platforms. See the full comparison.

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