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Data Broker and Information Product Disclosure

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What it is

Thomson Reuters collects information about people from public records and other sources, and sells compiled profiles as products, meaning your information could be in a Thomson Reuters database even if you never signed up for their services.

This analysis describes what Thomson Reuters'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)

Because Thomson Reuters operates as a data broker, individuals may have personal information collected, profiled, and sold without ever interacting directly with the company, making awareness of opt-out rights critical.

Interpretive note: The precise scope of which information products include personal data about non-customers, and the completeness of Thomson Reuters' data broker registrations across all applicable jurisdictions, is not fully enumerated in the statement.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your name, address, professional history, financial records, or other personal information may appear in Thomson Reuters information products sold to law firms, corporations, or government agencies, regardless of whether you have ever used a Thomson Reuters product directly.

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.
  • Export Your Data
    Visit the Thomson Reuters privacy portal and submit a request to know what personal information Thomson Reuters holds about you, or to request deletion or opt-out of sale. You do not need to be a Thomson Reuters customer to submit this request.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Thomson Reuters compiles and sells information products that may include personal information derived from publicly available sources, licensed data, and other lawfully obtained information. In jurisdictions where Thomson Reuters is required to register as a data broker, it complies with applicable registration requirements.

— Excerpt from Thomson Reuters's Thomson Reuters Privacy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Data broker operations engage CCPA and CPRA (California data broker registration and opt-out of sale requirements), Vermont's data broker registration law, Texas HB 4, and other state data broker statutes. The FTC has authority over unfair or deceptive practices by data brokers. The statement's acknowledgement of registration compliance signals awareness of these obligations but does not enumerate all applicable jurisdictions. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: High. The data broker context creates obligations to respond to data subject rights requests from individuals who have no direct contractual relationship with Thomson Reuters, which is operationally complex. The CPRA's right to opt out of the sale of personal information applies to data broker operations, and Thomson Reuters' disclosure that it sells information products means this right is engaged for California residents. JURISDICTION FLAGS: California (CCPA and CPRA), Vermont, Texas, and Virginia create the highest immediate exposure for data broker registration and opt-out compliance. EU and UK residents may have stronger rights under GDPR's legitimate interests challenge and right to erasure even in the context of publicly sourced data. Illinois BIPA could be relevant if any compiled profiles include biometric identifiers. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Organisations that purchase Thomson Reuters information products should assess whether their use of those products creates downstream compliance obligations, particularly regarding the accuracy of personal information and the rights of individuals whose data is included. Procurement teams should review data licensing agreements for representations about data provenance and lawfulness. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams advising clients whose personal information may appear in Thomson Reuters data products should advise those clients to submit opt-out or deletion requests via the privacy portal. Compliance teams at organisations purchasing these products should conduct due diligence on the lawfulness of the underlying data collection and the adequacy of Thomson Reuters' data subject rights infrastructure.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over data broker practices under Section 5 of the FTC Act and has published guidance on data broker transparency and consumer rights
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  • State AG
    State Attorneys General in California, Vermont, Texas, and other states with data broker registration laws have enforcement authority over data broker compliance obligations
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Thomson Reuters Privacy
Entity
Thomson Reuters
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-009349
Document ID
CA-D-00720
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
9e8a0f4bd1c9b41ed71cee58bb2f7847b755fb8dfc8390d88565630bf1f4db04
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 05:17 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Thomson Reuters
Document: Thomson Reuters Privacy
Record ID: CA-P-009349
Captured: 2026-05-08 05:17:57 UTC
SHA-256: 9e8a0f4bd1c9b41e…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/thomson-reuters/thomson-reuters-privacy/data-broker-and-information-product-disclosure/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Thomson Reuters's Data Broker and Information Product Disclosure clause do?

Because Thomson Reuters operates as a data broker, individuals may have personal information collected, profiled, and sold without ever interacting directly with the company, making awareness of opt-out rights critical.

How does this clause affect you?

Your name, address, professional history, financial records, or other personal information may appear in Thomson Reuters information products sold to law firms, corporations, or government agencies, regardless of whether you have ever used a Thomson Reuters product directly.

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