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Law Enforcement and Government Information Sharing

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What it is

Roblox has added explicit language describing when and how it shares user information with law enforcement agencies and government authorities.

This analysis describes what Roblox's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Users should understand the circumstances under which their account data, communications, or activity logs may be disclosed to government authorities, particularly given the platform's large minor user base.

Interpretive note: The change summary references added language but the full text of the law enforcement sharing provisions is not fully reproduced in the provided document; the precise scope of voluntary versus compelled disclosures and the legal bases cited cannot be fully assessed from the summary language alone.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium May 1, 2026

The updated Terms of Use, effective April 30, 2026, restructure how Roblox identifies itself and organizes its governing policies. The agreement now explicitly names Roblox subsidiaries operating in …

Medium Apr 19, 2026

Roblox has restructured its Terms of Use into discrete sections covering user accounts, virtual currency (Robux), payments, intellectual property, online safety, third-party integrations, and dispute…

Medium Apr 9, 2026

The updated terms reorganize and clarify existing policies rather than imposing new restrictions. Roblox consolidated AI-related terms from supplemental documents into the main Terms of Use, added cl…

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Roblox may share user information, including that of minor users, with law enforcement and government authorities under circumstances described in the updated terms, which may include account data, activity logs, and communications.

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Dun & Bradstreet Medium

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We added language describing our practices for sharing information with authorities. We have updated language describing requirements for using our API's and for government and law enforcement requests.

— Excerpt from Roblox's Roblox Terms of Use

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Law enforcement information sharing provisions engage the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), the Stored Communications Act, COPPA (for disclosures involving data of under-13 users), and applicable foreign law for non-U.S. authorities. GDPR Article 6 and Article 23 govern the legal basis and limitations for disclosures to public authorities for EU/EEA users. The DSA imposes transparency and procedural requirements on very large online platforms regarding disclosures to authorities in the EU. The UK GDPR and Investigatory Powers Act are relevant for UK users. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The addition of explicit language describing law enforcement sharing practices is generally a transparency-positive development. However, the adequacy of the disclosure, including whether it specifies the legal bases for voluntary versus compelled disclosures, the scope of data shared, and whether users or guardians are notified when permitted by law, should be assessed. For minor users, disclosures to law enforcement may involve particularly sensitive data requiring heightened procedural safeguards. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU/EEA users benefit from GDPR Chapter V and Article 23 limitations on disclosures to non-EU authorities; cross-border law enforcement requests involving EU user data may require compliance with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework or mutual legal assistance treaty (MLAT) processes. UK and Australian appendices create parallel obligations. U.S. state laws vary in their requirements for voluntary disclosures to law enforcement. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise or API partners who transmit user data through Roblox systems should assess whether law enforcement access provisions affect their own compliance obligations, particularly for GDPR-subject data. API terms updates noted in the change summary should be reviewed for new obligations or liability allocations. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should review the specific law enforcement sharing language added to the terms to confirm it accurately describes current practices, includes adequate legal basis disclosures for GDPR purposes, and is consistent with the Roblox Privacy Policy. The process for responding to government requests involving minor user data should be documented and assessed against COPPA and applicable foreign law.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over consumer data practices including disclosures to third parties and the adequacy of privacy notices describing law enforcement sharing practices.
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Applicable regulations

BIPA
Illinois, USA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
COPPA
United States Federal
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
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
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Roblox Terms of Use
Entity
Roblox
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-008038
Document ID
CA-D-00072
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
b5e88e6638e4c4af86c865cf8bbbdef0ef2e03366a3773058d9d46e96e83ded0
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 01:50 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Roblox
Document: Roblox Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-008038
Captured: 2026-05-10 01:50:56 UTC
SHA-256: b5e88e6638e4c4af…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/roblox/roblox-terms-of-use/law-enforcement-and-government-information-sharing/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Roblox's Law Enforcement and Government Information Sharing clause do?

Users should understand the circumstances under which their account data, communications, or activity logs may be disclosed to government authorities, particularly given the platform's large minor user base.

How does this clause affect you?

Roblox may share user information, including that of minor users, with law enforcement and government authorities under circumstances described in the updated terms, which may include account data, activity logs, and communications.

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