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Privacy Metrics Disclosing High Rate of Incomplete Data Rights Requests

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What it is

The notice discloses that for calendar year 2025, 419 of 718 right-to-know requests and 2,730 of 4,180 deletion requests submitted by US and Canadian customers were unable to be completed, with a stated footnote that incomplete requests may result from inability to verify the customer, duplicate requests, or no information found.

This analysis describes what Starbucks'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)

The disclosed completion rates for deletion and right-to-know requests, representing approximately 34% completion for deletion and 41% completion for right-to-know, may warrant evaluation under CCPA and CPRA standards governing the scope of permissible exceptions to responding to consumer rights requests and the adequacy of identity verification procedures.

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Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
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Jul 9, 2026
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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under these disclosed metrics, a significant proportion of deletion and right-to-know requests submitted in 2025 were not completed, with the notice attributing incomplete requests to identity verification failures, duplicates, or no information found. Consumers whose requests were not completed may resubmit requests or contact Starbucks to appeal the decision as described in the notice.

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
    Submit a deletion or right-to-know request via the online form linked in the Your Privacy Choices and Rights section of the Starbucks Privacy Notice, or call 1-800-STARBUC (782-7282). If a prior request was not completed, you may resubmit and contact Starbucks to appeal the decision as described in the Contact Us section.

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Right to Know Requests Received – 718 Requests Completed – 295 Requests unable to be completed* – 419 Average completion time – 7 days Right to Delete Requests Received – 4,180 Requests Completed – 1,437 Requests unable to be completed* – 2,730 Average completion time – 11 days

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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

  • 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 →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Starbucks Privacy Policy
Entity
Starbucks
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-016045
Document ID
CA-D-00625
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
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Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 05:55 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Starbucks
Document: Starbucks Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-016045
Captured: 2026-05-07 05:55:31 UTC
SHA-256: d5e55caca3008757…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/starbucks/starbucks-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-016045/privacy-metrics-disclosing-high-rate-of-incomplete-data-rights-requests/
Accessed: Aug. 11, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Starbucks's Privacy Metrics Disclosing High Rate of Incomplete Data Rights Requests clause do?

The disclosed completion rates for deletion and right-to-know requests, representing approximately 34% completion for deletion and 41% completion for right-to-know, may warrant evaluation under CCPA and CPRA standards governing the scope of permissible exceptions to responding to consumer rights requests and the adequacy of identity verification procedures.

How does this clause affect you?

Under these disclosed metrics, a significant proportion of deletion and right-to-know requests submitted in 2025 were not completed, with the notice attributing incomplete requests to identity verification failures, duplicates, or no information found. Consumers whose requests were not completed may resubmit requests or contact Starbucks to appeal the decision as described in the notice.

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