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Badge scan transfers data to exhibitors

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Once data is transferred to the exhibitor, Twitch's privacy protections no longer apply, exposing users to a separate and potentially less protective privacy regime.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Permitting a badge scan constitutes an acknowledgment that your personal information may leave Twitch's control and become subject to a third party's privacy practices.

How other platforms handle this

Adobe Medium

we also transfer personal information to all other countries in which Adobe or its affiliates, providers, and partners operate. We carry out these transfers in compliance with applicable laws – for example, by putting data transfer agreements in place...

Squarespace Medium

Each payment processor uses and processes your complete payment information in accordance with its applicable privacy policy (Stripe and PayPal).

Lime Medium

if you are accessing and using Lime Services under a corporate account...you acknowledge and agree that Lime may share certain of your usage information with whomever provided you with access to the Lime Services

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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By allowing exhibitors to scan your badge, you acknowledge that Twitch may transfer your personal information to the exhibitor and that, once transferred, your personal information is subject to the exhibitor's privacy notice...

— Excerpt from Twitch's Twitch Privacy Notice

Applicable regulations

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

Provision details

Document information
Document
Twitch Privacy Notice
Entity
Twitch
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 18, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-023719
Document ID
CA-D-00108
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
1b823a57c9c8e168884c2ab1323129c5a0009588edccb7823ce5276fef6f2b47
Analysis generated
April 18, 2026 09:33 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Twitch
Document: Twitch Privacy Notice
Record ID: CA-P-023719
Captured: 2026-04-18 09:33:06 UTC
SHA-256: 1b823a57c9c8e168…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/twitch/twitch-privacy-notice/provision/CA-P-023719/badge-scan-transfers-data-to-exhibitors/
Accessed: July 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 Twitch's Badge scan transfers data to exhibitors clause do?

Once data is transferred to the exhibitor, Twitch's privacy protections no longer apply, exposing users to a separate and potentially less protective privacy regime.

How does this clause affect you?

Permitting a badge scan constitutes an acknowledgment that your personal information may leave Twitch's control and become subject to a third party's privacy practices.

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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