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Data Subject Rights and Opt-Out Mechanisms

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What it is

Thomson Reuters allows users to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or restrictions on their personal data, and to opt out of data sales, depending on where they live and what laws apply.

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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The availability and enforceability of these rights varies significantly by jurisdiction, meaning not all users have the same level of protection or ability to control their data.

Interpretive note: The specific rights available depend on the user's jurisdiction, and the statement conditions rights on applicable law rather than providing universal guarantees, creating variability in consumer experience.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 10, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Change history

modified Jul 14, 2026

Added phone contact option and inserted significant qualifier that rights are not guaranteed with multiple exceptions, limiting company's obligations to fulfill requests.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

You may be able to access, correct, delete, or restrict how Thomson Reuters uses your personal information, and in some jurisdictions opt out of data sales, but the specific rights available depend on your location and applicable law.

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
    Visit the Thomson Reuters privacy portal, select the type of request (access, deletion, correction, opt-out of sale, or restrict processing), provide your contact information, and submit. Thomson Reuters is required to respond within the timeframe set by applicable law in your jurisdiction.

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Where ZipRecruiter processes your Personal Data in the capacity of a service provider (data processor), and you seek access, or want to correct, amend, or delete your Personal Data...we will provide you with the data controller's contact information, so you can contact them directly.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Depending on your location and subject to applicable law, you may have certain rights with respect to your personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability. You may also have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. To exercise your rights, please submit a request through our privacy portal or contact us at privacy.issues@thomsonreuters.com.

Excerpt from Thomson Reuters's Privacy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Data subject rights engage GDPR Articles 15-22 (access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, and automated decision-making rights), CCPA and CPRA (right to know, delete, correct, opt out of sale and sharing, and limit …

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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
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
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
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-009352
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-009352
Captured: 2026-05-08 05:17:57 UTC
SHA-256: 9e8a0f4bd1c9b41e…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/thomson-reuters/thomson-reuters-privacy/provision/CA-P-009352/data-subject-rights-and-opt-out-mechanisms/
Accessed: Aug. 12, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Thomson Reuters's Data Subject Rights and Opt-Out Mechanisms clause do?

The availability and enforceability of these rights varies significantly by jurisdiction, meaning not all users have the same level of protection or ability to control their data.

How does this clause affect you?

You may be able to access, correct, delete, or restrict how Thomson Reuters uses your personal information, and in some jurisdictions opt out of data sales, but the specific rights available depend on your location and applicable law.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

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