Robinhood states it uses technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.
Why it matters
While security commitments are standard, the breadth and sensitivity of data Robinhood holds — including SSNs and financial accounts — makes the adequacy of these safeguards particularly important for users.
Robinhood's security obligations are governed by SEC Regulation S-P (Safeguards Rule), the FTC Safeguards Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 314 as amended), and applicable state data security laws; compliance teams should assess whether the policy's security commitments satisfy updated Safeguards Rule requirements effective 2023.
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Consumer impact
Robinhood collects extensive personal and financial data — including transaction history, device data, and behavioral inferences — and shares it with affiliates, service providers, and third-party advertising partners. This means your investment activity and financial profile may inform targeted advertising both on and off the platform. You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for targeted advertising by visiting Robinhood's privacy settings in the app or at robinhood.com/privacy.
Applicable agencies
Securities And Exchange Commission (sec)
Regulates securities markets and investment platforms. Can investigate broker-dealers, investment advisers, and trading platforms for violations of securities laws.
Who can file: Anyone with knowledge of a possible securities law violation
What you need: Description of the potential violation, names of individuals or companies involved, relevant dates, and any supporting documents or evidence
What to expect: Tips are reviewed by SEC staff. The SEC may open an investigation but is not required to take action on every tip. Whistleblowers may be eligible for financial awards if the tip leads to enforcement.