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Researcher must keep findings confidential

High severity Medium confidence Explicit document language Common · 273 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

What does Progressive ask security researchers to do with their findings?
Progressive asks security researchers to keep their findings confidential.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The confidentiality ask governs what researchers may disclose about vulnerabilities they discover, which has direct implications for public disclosure practices.

Interpretive note: The clause uses 'we ask', which is a request rather than a binding obligation. The canonical claim preserves this by using 'asks' rather than 'requires'. The enforceability of the confidentiality request is not established by this language alone.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1423 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If you submit a security finding to Progressive, you are asked to keep those findings confidential.

How other platforms handle this

Grubhub Medium

your Review must clearly disclose any "material connection" you may have with Grubhub or the Merchant

Twitch Medium

You will display or read out the following disclaimer when promoting, administering, or conducting a Promotion: "This is a promotion by [Your Name]. Twitch does not sponsor or endorse this promotion and is not responsible for it."

Perplexity AI Medium

to notify the Disclosing Party promptly and in writing of the circumstances surrounding any suspected possession, use or knowledge of the Confidential Information

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We take these reports seriously, so we ask that you keep your findings confidential.

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-050102
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-050102
Captured: 2026-05-08 12:35:51 UTC
SHA-256: 065d1594cbae0d77…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/progressive/progressive-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-050102/researcher-must-keep-findings-confidential/
Accessed: Aug. 19, 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 Researcher must keep findings confidential clause do?

The confidentiality ask governs what researchers may disclose about vulnerabilities they discover, which has direct implications for public disclosure practices.

How does this clause affect you?

If you submit a security finding to Progressive, you are asked to keep those findings confidential.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 273 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Progressive?

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