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Health-Related Retail Data Disclosed as Potential CA Data Sale

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What it is

The policy discloses that health-related retail product purchase data, categorized as Sensitive Personal Information under California law, has been and may continue to be shared with online advertising networks, marketing companies, financial services partners, and social media companies in transactions that may constitute a sale or sharing under the California Consumer Privacy Act.

This analysis describes what Walgreens'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 discloses that health-related retail purchase data is among the categories of Sensitive Personal Information shared with advertising and marketing third parties for secondary purposes, which triggers CPRA opt-out rights for California residents and may require evaluation under CPRA's purpose limitation and sensitive data handling requirements.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this provision, information about health-related retail product purchases may be shared with advertising networks, social media companies, and marketing companies in a manner that constitutes a sale or sharing under California law. California residents can opt out of this sharing by submitting a request through the link in the policy or by calling 800-925-4733.

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.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Call Walgreens at 800-925-4733 to submit an opt-out request for the sale or sharing of your California personal information, including health-related retail purchase data.

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In the 12 months prior to the date of this Privacy Policy, we shared for secondary purposes (which may constitute a 'sale' or 'sharing' of CA Personal Information under California law), and may continue to share, the following categories of CA Personal Information: [...] Sensitive Personal Information: such as information concerning your health, which may include certain health-related retail product purchases. The categories of third parties to which we may sell or share (as defined by California law) the above-described categories of CA Personal Information include Online Advertising Networks, Marketing Companies, Financial Services Partners and Social Media Companies.

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  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →
  • 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
Walgreens Privacy Policy
Entity
Walgreens
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015996
Document ID
CA-D-00607
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July 9, 2026 09:20 UTC
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Entity: Walgreens
Document: Walgreens Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-015996
Captured: 2026-07-09 09:20:15 UTC
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/walgreens/walgreens-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-015996/health-related-retail-data-disclosed-as-potential-ca-data-sale/
Accessed: Sept. 21, 2026
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What does Walgreens's Health-Related Retail Data Disclosed as Potential CA Data Sale clause do?

This provision discloses that health-related retail purchase data is among the categories of Sensitive Personal Information shared with advertising and marketing third parties for secondary purposes, which triggers CPRA opt-out rights for California residents and may require evaluation under CPRA's purpose limitation and sensitive data handling requirements.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this provision, information about health-related retail product purchases may be shared with advertising networks, social media companies, and marketing companies in a manner that constitutes a sale or sharing under California law. California residents can opt out of this sharing by submitting a request through the link in the policy or by calling 800-925-4733.

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