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Intra-Family Data Sharing Opt-Out with Material Limitations

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What it is

You can ask State Farm to limit sharing of certain information like your driving record and credit information within its family of companies, but this opt-out does not stop all internal sharing, particularly for everyday business operations and business transfers.

This analysis describes what State Farm'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)

The opt-out right is meaningful but narrower than it may appear: transaction and experience data continues to flow internally regardless of your preference, and the opt-out does not protect your data in the event of a corporate restructuring or line-of-business transfer.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 9, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4430 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Opting out limits only certain categories of intra-family sharing such as driving records and credit information; State Farm retains the right to share your transaction history, payment records, and claim experience data across its family of companies for business purposes even if you opt out.

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.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Call 1-800-865-6035 or contact your State Farm agent directly to request that State Farm limit sharing of your driving record, claim history with other companies, and credit information within the State Farm family of companies. Be aware that this opt-out does not restrict sharing of your transaction or experience data for everyday business purposes.

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We share customer information within our State Farm family of companies so, for example, we do not have to ask you for the same information again. If you prefer to limit sharing information such as your driving record, claim history with other companies, and credit information, call your State Farm agent or 1-800-865-6035. Please note, your choice: may apply to joint policyholders or account holders on shared policies and accounts. does not limit State Farm from sharing certain customer information about your transactions or experiences with us for our everyday business purposes or for public policy purposes. does not limit State Farm from sharing customer information in the event of a transfer, between State Farm companies, of all or a portion of a line of business.

Excerpt from State Farm's Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision reflects the GLBA's requirement to offer opt-out rights for sharing with nonaffiliated third parties and, in some state frameworks, for affiliated sharing of certain data categories.

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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

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
FCRA
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
GLBA
United States Federal
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
State Farm Privacy Policy
Entity
State Farm
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-007557
Document ID
CA-D-00597
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
f2ccf7b683bd01b58b07475a3f1bd9b1cef53966b7e4e17b8f3596adbeb0120b
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 08:30 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: State Farm
Document: State Farm Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-007557
Captured: 2026-05-07 08:30:05 UTC
SHA-256: f2ccf7b683bd01b5…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/state-farm/state-farm-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-007557/intra-family-data-sharing-opt-out-with-material-limitations/
Accessed: Aug. 11, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does State Farm's Intra-Family Data Sharing Opt-Out with Material Limitations clause do?

The opt-out right is meaningful but narrower than it may appear: transaction and experience data continues to flow internally regardless of your preference, and the opt-out does not protect your data in the event of a corporate restructuring or line-of-business transfer.

How does this clause affect you?

Opting out limits only certain categories of intra-family sharing such as driving records and credit information; State Farm retains the right to share your transaction history, payment records, and claim experience data across its family of companies for business purposes even if you opt out.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 287 platforms. See the full comparison.

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