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Data Collection from Third-Party Sources Including Data Resellers

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What it is

The agreement states that T-Mobile collects personal data from social media companies, financial institutions, credit reporting agencies, and data resellers, supplementing data collected directly from consumers and automatically through network interactions.

This analysis describes what T-Mobile'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 that consumer profiles at T-Mobile are built in part from externally purchased or obtained data sourced from data resellers, social media companies, and credit reporting agencies, which are then combined with internally collected network, usage, and account data for uses described throughout the notice.

Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
5
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, personal data obtained from data resellers, social media companies, and credit reporting agencies is combined with T-Mobile's internally collected data to supplement and update consumer profiles, including demographic and interest data used in advertising programs. The agreement also states T-Mobile may create inferences about consumers from this combined data.

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 personal data access request through T-Mobile's privacy center to identify what third-party sourced data T-Mobile holds about you. You may then submit a deletion or correction request for inaccurate data.

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From other sources. For example, from companies that we own, our business partners, our vendors, and other third parties. This includes social media companies, financial institutions, credit reporting agencies, and data resellers.

Excerpt from T-Mobile's Privacy Policy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Collection of data from credit reporting agencies engages the Fair Credit Reporting Act regarding permissible purposes for obtaining consumer report information.

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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
T-Mobile Privacy Policy
Entity
T-Mobile
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015961
Document ID
CA-D-00342
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 09:14 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: T-Mobile
Document: T-Mobile Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-015961
Captured: 2026-07-09 09:14:36 UTC
SHA-256: ccf2d65ee21f42ba…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/t-mobile/t-mobile-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-015961/data-collection-from-third-party-sources-including-data-resellers/
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 T-Mobile's Data Collection from Third-Party Sources Including Data Resellers clause do?

This provision establishes that consumer profiles at T-Mobile are built in part from externally purchased or obtained data sourced from data resellers, social media companies, and credit reporting agencies, which are then combined with internally collected network, usage, and account data for uses described throughout the notice.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, personal data obtained from data resellers, social media companies, and credit reporting agencies is combined with T-Mobile's internally collected data to supplement and update consumer profiles, including demographic and interest data used in advertising programs. The agreement also states T-Mobile may create inferences about consumers from this combined data.

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