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Wireless Operator Data Disclosure Authorization

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What it is

By agreeing to these terms, users authorize their wireless carrier to disclose to Walmart and its third-party service providers personal identifiers including mobile number, name, address, email, network status, billing type, and mobile device identifiers (IMSI and IMEI) for identity verification and fraud prevention purposes for the duration of the user's relationship with Walmart.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this provision, agreeing to the Terms of Use constitutes authorization for the user's wireless carrier to disclose mobile number, name, address, email, network status, billing type, IMSI, IMEI, and other subscriber details to Walmart and unnamed third-party service providers. This authorization applies for the full duration of the user's relationship with Walmart, not solely at the point of account creation or a single verification event.

How other platforms handle this

Tinder Medium

we may share data between our affiliates for the safety and security of our users and may take necessary actions if we believe you have violated these Terms, including banning you from our Services and/or our affiliates' services...

Skillshare Medium

Protect us, our business, our users, and others, for example to enforce our terms of service, prevent spam or other unwanted communications, and investigate or protect against fraud

Webull Medium

disclosure is required by a third-party to complete a transaction initiated by the user

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You authorize your wireless operator (AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, Verizon, or any other branded wireless operator) to disclose to Walmart...your mobile number, name, address, email, network status, customer type...solely to verify your identity and prevent fraud

Excerpt from Walmart's Terms of Use

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The collection and use of mobile device identifiers (IMSI and IMEI) and subscriber data from wireless carriers engages the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, the FTC Act, and CCPA for California residents (which …

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has jurisdiction over data collection and sharing practices involving consumer identifiers and third-party service providers, including practices that may constitute unfair or deceptive acts under the FTC Act.
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  • State AG
    State attorneys general, particularly in California, have authority over consumer data rights including CCPA enforcement covering device identifiers and subscriber information.
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Applicable regulations

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

Provision details

Document information
Document
Walmart Terms of Use
Entity
Walmart
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-013534
Document ID
CA-D-00616
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
84edf08b1c1a94ac35e917d9c9c1d3c192dab1816e42657f1721fb5ac9d41a04
Analysis generated
May 9, 2026 16:44 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Walmart
Document: Walmart Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-013534
Captured: 2026-05-09 16:44:14 UTC
SHA-256: 84edf08b1c1a94ac…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/walmart/walmart-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-013534/wireless-operator-data-disclosure-authorization/
Accessed: July 30, 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 Walmart's Wireless Operator Data Disclosure Authorization clause do?

By agreeing to these terms, users authorize their wireless carrier to disclose to Walmart and its third-party service providers personal identifiers including mobile number, name, address, email, network status, billing type, and mobile device identifiers (IMSI and IMEI) for identity verification and fraud prevention purposes for the duration of the user's relationship with Walmart.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this provision, agreeing to the Terms of Use constitutes authorization for the user's wireless carrier to disclose mobile number, name, address, email, network status, billing type, IMSI, IMEI, and other subscriber details to Walmart and unnamed third-party service providers. This authorization applies for the full duration of the user's relationship with Walmart, not solely at the point of account …

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 288 platforms. See the full comparison.

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