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Data Collection and Use Terms

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What it is

Verizon collects information about how you use your device and services, which may be shared with affiliates and third parties for advertising and other purposes.

This analysis describes what Verizon'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 provision establishes the operational framework under which Verizon processes personal and usage data. This determines what customer information the carrier collects as a standard business practice and the permissible uses and disclosures of that information.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Verizon may collect and use your personal data — including location, network usage, and device information — for advertising and analytics purposes. California residents and others may have rights to opt out of certain data sharing under state privacy laws.

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 Verizon's privacy page, navigate to data rights options, and submit a request to access, delete, or restrict use of your personal data. California residents can also opt out of data sale/sharing.

How other platforms handle this

Visa Medium

We collect information about transactions made with Visa cards and other Visa payment products or services. This includes information about the transaction such as the date, time, amount, currency, merchant name and location, and the type of payment method used.

Waze Medium

We may use aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you for any purpose, including sharing it with partners, advertisers, and other third parties. This information is not subject to the restrictions in this Privacy Policy.

Threads Medium

We use the information we collect to send you ads and other commercial and sponsored content. We use the information we have to deliver our products, including to personalize features and content and make suggestions for you on and off our products. We share information across the Meta Companies.

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Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

Verizon's data collection practices engage CCPA/CPRA obligations for California residents, FTC Section 5 consumer protection standards, and CPNI regulations under 47 U.S.C. § 222. Compliance teams should assess whether Verizon's data sharing with affiliates constitutes a 'sale' under applicable state privacy statutes.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over unfair or deceptive data collection and sharing practices by telecommunications companies.
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  • State AG
    State attorneys general enforce CCPA and other state privacy laws governing how companies like Verizon collect and share consumer data.
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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
TCPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Verizon Terms of Service
Entity
Verizon
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001667
Document ID
CA-D-00337
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
d2b993e45f3c820216a106082aad79e2b314e65a836d4cef515bab8b16691e5e
Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 06:06 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Verizon
Document: Verizon Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-001667
Captured: 2026-03-20 06:06:01 UTC
SHA-256: d2b993e45f3c8202…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/verizon/verizon-terms-of-service/data-collection-and-use-terms/
Accessed: May 20, 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 Data Collection and Use Terms clause do?

The provision establishes the operational framework under which Verizon processes personal and usage data. This determines what customer information the carrier collects as a standard business practice and the permissible uses and disclosures of that information.

How does this clause affect you?

Verizon may collect and use your personal data — including location, network usage, and device information — for advertising and analytics purposes. California residents and others may have rights to opt out of certain data sharing under state privacy laws.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Verizon?

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