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Sensitive Personal Information Processing Limitation

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What it is

The policy asks users not to submit sensitive personal information such as government identification numbers, health information, or financial information through the Service, while also acknowledging that sensitive personal information may be incidentally collected and stating that users may request limitation of its processing to specified purposes.

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This analysis describes what RunPod'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision creates a contractual restriction on user submission of sensitive data, while simultaneously acknowledging the possibility of incidental collection and providing a statutory limitation right under applicable state privacy laws. The coexistence of a user-facing prohibition and a processing limitation right indicates that the policy contemplates the possibility of sensitive data entering the system despite the restriction.

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Interpretive note: The operational effectiveness of the contractual prohibition on sensitive data submission depends on whether technical controls are in place; the policy does not disclose such controls.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, users agree not to submit government identification numbers, health information, or financial information through the Service. If sensitive personal information is nonetheless collected, users covered by applicable state privacy laws may submit requests to limit its processing to specified purposes by emailing DSAR@runpod.io.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Delete Your Data
    Email DSAR@runpod.io to request limitation of processing of sensitive personal information RunPod may have collected, specifying the nature of the request under applicable state privacy law.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You agree that no sensitive personal information shall be provided to us or via the Services as part of your usage of the Services, such as government identification numbers, medical or health information, or financial information. Limit processing of Sensitive Personal Information. You can ask us to limit the processing of any Sensitive Personal Information we collect as necessary for our (1) Service delivery and operations, (2) Compliance and protection, (3) research and development, or (4) Service improvement and analytics purposes.

Excerpt from RunPod's Privacy Policy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision implicates CCPA as amended by CPRA, which defines and grants rights with respect to sensitive personal information, including the right to limit processing.

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Applicable agencies

  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Provision details

Document information
Document
RunPod Privacy Policy
Entity
RunPod
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-016109
Document ID
CA-D-00652
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
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Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 09:35 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: RunPod
Document: RunPod Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-016109
Captured: 2026-07-09 09:35:07 UTC
SHA-256: 0c0dcb1e01be2cb2…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/runpod/runpod-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-016109/sensitive-personal-information-processing-limitation/
Accessed: Sept. 26, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does RunPod's Sensitive Personal Information Processing Limitation clause do?

This provision creates a contractual restriction on user submission of sensitive data, while simultaneously acknowledging the possibility of incidental collection and providing a statutory limitation right under applicable state privacy laws. The coexistence of a user-facing prohibition and a processing limitation right indicates that the policy contemplates the possibility of sensitive data entering the system despite the restriction.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, users agree not to submit government identification numbers, health information, or financial information through the Service. If sensitive personal information is nonetheless collected, users covered by applicable state privacy laws may submit requests to limit its processing to specified purposes by emailing DSAR@runpod.io.

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