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Minors' Opt-In Requirement for Data Sharing

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What it is

The statement identifies that individuals under the age of 16 (or the applicable age of consent in their jurisdiction) must opt in to certain disclosures of their Personal Data to third parties, rather than opting out.

This analysis describes what Salesforce'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 establishes a distinct opt-in requirement for minors regarding third-party data disclosures, which engages CCPA/CPRA minor consent provisions, GDPR Article 8 age of digital consent requirements, and COPPA where applicable to children under 13.

Interpretive note: The age threshold varies by jurisdiction and the document does not specify the mechanisms used to verify age or obtain minor consent, leaving operational implementation uncertain.

Clause Stability Stable

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Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this provision, individuals under 16 (or the applicable local age threshold) are subject to an opt-in requirement for certain third-party disclosures rather than the opt-out mechanism available to adults. The agreement states the applicable age threshold varies by jurisdiction.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If you're under the age of 16, or such other applicable age of consent for privacy purposes in relevant individual jurisdictions, opt in to certain disclosures of your Personal Data to third parties;

Excerpt from Salesforce's Privacy Statement

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages CCPA/CPRA Section 1798.120 (minor opt-in for sale of Personal Data for individuals under 16), GDPR Article 8 (age of digital consent ranging from 13 to 16 across EU member …

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →
  • 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
Salesforce Privacy Statement
Entity
Salesforce
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-014645
Document ID
CA-D-00202
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
906367235ff8fca154a96b8875671b5ce81f50e21d644d966ef899d5c1e5e037
Analysis generated
May 9, 2026 16:18 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Salesforce
Document: Salesforce Privacy Statement
Record ID: CA-P-014645
Captured: 2026-05-09 16:18:56 UTC
SHA-256: 906367235ff8fca1…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/salesforce/salesforce-privacy-statement/provision/CA-P-014645/minors-opt-in-requirement-for-data-sharing/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Salesforce's Minors' Opt-In Requirement for Data Sharing clause do?

This provision establishes a distinct opt-in requirement for minors regarding third-party data disclosures, which engages CCPA/CPRA minor consent provisions, GDPR Article 8 age of digital consent requirements, and COPPA where applicable to children under 13.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this provision, individuals under 16 (or the applicable local age threshold) are subject to an opt-in requirement for certain third-party disclosures rather than the opt-out mechanism available to adults. The agreement states the applicable age threshold varies by jurisdiction.

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