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California Shine the Light Direct Marketing Disclosure

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What it is

The Policy establishes a process for California residents to request disclosure of the categories of personal information shared with third parties for direct marketing purposes and the identities of those third parties, limited to one request per calendar year submitted in writing.

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This analysis describes what UnitedHealthcare'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 addresses California's Shine the Light statute obligations but does not address California Consumer Privacy Act rights such as the right to know, right to delete, or right to opt out of sale or sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. The scope of California privacy rights described in this Policy may not fully reflect the company's obligations under current California law.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

California residents may submit one written request per calendar year to receive a list of personal information categories disclosed to third parties for direct marketing and the names and addresses of those third parties. The request must be submitted by mail or email as specified in the Contact Us section, with a subject line of 'California Privacy Rights-Direct Marketing.'

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
    Write a letter or email to the applicable UnitedHealthcare Privacy Unit address identified in the Contact Us section. Include 'California Privacy Rights-Direct Marketing' in the subject line and provide specific personal information about yourself to enable accurate response. This request may be made no more than once per calendar year.

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California law permits our customers who are California residents to request certain information regarding the disclosure of certain personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. If we have disclosed any personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes, we will provide a list of the categories of personal information, along with the names and addresses of these third parties to you at your request. To make such a request, write us at the postal or email address found in the Contact Us section of this Policy. This request may be made no more than once per calendar year.

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Applicable agencies

  • 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
UnitedHealthcare Privacy Policy
Entity
UnitedHealthcare
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 12, 2026
Last verified
July 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-074534
Document ID
CA-D-00603
Evidence Provenance
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Analysis generated
July 12, 2026 17:38 UTC
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Entity: UnitedHealthcare
Document: UnitedHealthcare Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-074534
Captured: 2026-07-12 17:38:39 UTC
SHA-256: 8fd5e1abe15c4edc…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/unitedhealthcare/unitedhealthcare-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-074534/california-shine-the-light-direct-marketing-disclosure/
Accessed: Sept. 26, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does UnitedHealthcare's California Shine the Light Direct Marketing Disclosure clause do?

This provision addresses California's Shine the Light statute obligations but does not address California Consumer Privacy Act rights such as the right to know, right to delete, or right to opt out of sale or sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. The scope of California privacy rights described in this Policy may not fully reflect the company's obligations …

How does this clause affect you?

California residents may submit one written request per calendar year to receive a list of personal information categories disclosed to third parties for direct marketing and the names and addresses of those third parties. The request must be submitted by mail or email as specified in the Contact Us section, with a subject line of 'California Privacy Rights-Direct Marketing.'

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