A major telecommunications company that provides wireless services, internet, and television to millions of consumers across the United States. As one of the largest wireless carriers in the country, the company's terms of service and privacy policies directly impact how customer data is collected, used, and shared, while also governing service availability, billing practices, and dispute resolution procedures. These policies are particularly significant given the essential nature of telecommunications services and the sensitive personal information transmitted through wireless and internet networks.

4 Documents
69 All provisions 27 High severity 38 Medium severity 4 Low severity
15 Changes · 12 mo
Sep 4, 2026 Last change

High, provisions that significantly limit your legal rights, authorize broad data collection, or create material financial exposure. Medium, provisions worth knowing about but with partial protections or limited scope. Low, standard terms with minimal consumer impact.

Objective measurements
Counted directly from the archive for Verizon — documents, captured versions, and detected changes.
4
Documents tracked
24
Versions captured
15
Changes · 12 mo
15
Changes · all-time
7.7 d
Avg between changes
4
Days since change
42 d
Longest stable stretch
ConductAtlas User-Protection Index
Insufficient coverage
Insufficient coverage to score
Only 1 of 6 governance dimensions are confidently known for Verizon — too few for a headline score. What we do have is shown below.
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Higher = more protective of you, the user/customer — a deliberately user-protective lens, not a universal “good vs bad” score. Computed algorithmically from Verizon’s cited governance stances; no dimension we haven’t confidently read is ever counted against the score. Free, reproducible, and never purchasable.

General tier · insufficient coverage (scored on 1 of 6)
Arbitration & class action weight 22% not stated
Data sharing & sale weight 20% not stated
AI training on your data weight 18% 80.0
Data retention & deletion weight 15% not stated
Content ownership & licence weight 15% not stated
Liability & warranties weight 10% not stated
Governance Coverage
Privacy Rights
43 provisions · 8 high · 27 med
Data Sharing
38 provisions · 13 high · 24 med
Data Usage
23 provisions · 6 high · 11 med
Data Collection
17 provisions · 10 high · 7 med
Data Retention
5 provisions · 2 high · 3 med
Ai Automated
4 provisions · 3 high · 1 med
Other
4 provisions · 2 high · 2 med
Contract Terms
3 provisions · 2 med
Policy Changes
3 provisions · 2 high · 1 med
Disclosure Requirements
2 provisions · 2 med
Quick Facts
Arbitration: Not stated
AI Training: Not used to train AI
Data Retention: Not stated
Class Action: Not stated
Key Governance Provisions
High CCPA right to know, access, delete, and correct information

This clause enumerates legally enforceable privacy rights California residents hold against Verizon, establishing the scope of individual control over personal data Verizon collects.

High Hidden apps may operate on deactivated devices via Wi-Fi

This clause reveals that Verizon-installed software can remain active and non-visible on a deactivated device whenever it connects to Wi-Fi, meaning users may not be aware these apps are running.

High Privacy policy changes with opt-out for materially different uses

This clause creates a user-choice trigger specifically conditioned on material difference from prior policy, meaning non-material changes would not require a choice, and defines the threshold that se…

High CCPA right to opt out of sale or sharing of personal information

The clause establishes both the existence of an opt-out right and a broad legal definition of 'sale or sharing' that covers non-cash exchanges, which determines when the right applies.

High Ad companies may combine Verizon data with their own data

This clause reveals that data shared by Verizon can be enriched by third parties and used for audience targeting, extending the reach and depth of profiling beyond what Verizon alone collects.

Document Coverage
Privacypolicy Termsofservice
Last change detected: Sep 4, 2026 Changes (12 months): 15 Documents monitored: 4 Provisions tracked: 69
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Documents

Verizon Privacy Policy

High

This document explains what personal information Verizon collects about you—including sensitive data like Social Security Numbers, biometric identifiers, your location, and your mobile browsing and app activity—how Verizon uses it, …

Last updated May 5, 2026 · Privacy policy
9 provisions 11 versions captured 2 significant changes Version history →

Verizon Terms of Service (Superseded URL)

Medium

This document serves as an index page directing users to Verizon's separate legal agreements governing wireless, broadband, and online services. The binding operational terms, including dispute resolution procedures, service fees, …

Last updated May 5, 2026 · Terms of service
6 provisions 3 versions captured Version history →

Verizon Privacy Policy (Summary)

High

Verizon collects a wide range of information about you—including your location, your credit and demographic profile from other companies, and how you use its services—and may share it within Verizon, …

Last updated May 5, 2026 · Privacy policy
8 provisions 6 versions captured Version history →

Verizon Terms of Service

Medium

This document functions as an index page for Verizon's terms of service, linking to separate agreements that govern wireless service, broadband, applications, and other Verizon products. The binding substantive terms—including …

Last updated May 5, 2026 · Terms of service
5 provisions 4 versions captured Version history →

Recent Changes

August 29, 2026 · Verizon Privacy Policy Medium

Verizon removed four sentences from its privacy policy that described how Verizon Community users could visit a 'Your Privacy Choices' page to opt out of certain data practices. The updated …

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August 28, 2026 · Verizon Privacy Policy Medium

Verizon revised its privacy policy in an update detected on August 28, 2026, modifying how it describes data collection, use, and sharing practices. The updated language expands the stated purposes …

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Medium Severity Provisions (36)

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Applicable Regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
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Colorado AI Act
US-CO
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CFAA
United States Federal
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Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
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CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
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ePrivacy Directive
European Union
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FAA
United States Federal
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FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
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GDPR
European Union
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Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
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Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
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TCPA
United States Federal
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Texas AI Act
Texas, USA
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Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
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VPPA
United States Federal
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Frequently Asked Questions

What Verizon documents does ConductAtlas track?

ConductAtlas tracks 4 Verizon documents including terms of service, privacy policy, and other governance documents. Every document is captured daily with cryptographic verification.

How many policy changes has Verizon made in the past year?

Verizon has made 15 policy changes in the past 12 months across the documents ConductAtlas tracks.

How many provisions has ConductAtlas classified for Verizon?

ConductAtlas has classified 69 provisions across Verizon's tracked documents. 27 are rated high severity, 38 medium, and 4 low.

Can I get alerts when Verizon changes their policies?

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