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Verizon · Verizon Privacy Policy (Summary) · View original document ↗

Verizon collects network and device location data

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 296 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

What information does Verizon collect about how its network and users' devices function?
Verizon collects information about how its network and users' devices function, including the location of users' mobile devices.
Does Verizon collect information about the location of users' mobile devices?
Verizon collects information about how its network and users' devices function, including the location of users' mobile devices.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause establishes that Verizon collects device location data, which is among the most sensitive categories of personal information, as part of its network and device monitoring.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4186 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Verizon collects information about how your devices function, including where your mobile devices are located.

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Excerpt from Verizon's Privacy Policy (Summary)

Applicable regulations

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

Provision details

Document information
Document
Verizon Privacy Policy (Summary)
Entity
Verizon
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 21, 2026
Last verified
May 21, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-040705
Document ID
CA-D-00338
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
75198283f50290cff7e56d94312b4bb780543771dfc964bbc3d43209f4ff94dc
Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 03:48 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Verizon
Document: Verizon Privacy Policy (Summary)
Record ID: CA-P-040705
Captured: 2026-05-21 03:48:06 UTC
SHA-256: 75198283f50290cf…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/verizon/verizon-privacy-policy-summary/provision/CA-P-040705/verizon-collects-network-and-device-location-data/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 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 Verizon's Verizon collects network and device location data clause do?

The clause establishes that Verizon collects device location data, which is among the most sensitive categories of personal information, as part of its network and device monitoring.

How does this clause affect you?

Verizon collects information about how your devices function, including where your mobile devices are located.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 296 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Verizon?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Verizon.