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Extensive Personal & Financial Data Collection

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What it is

Webull collects a wide range of information about you including your name, address, Social Security number, financial account details, trading activity, device identifiers, location data, and browsing behavior on their platform.

This analysis describes what Webull'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 clause establishes the data collection requirements that Webull implements to satisfy regulatory compliance obligations under anti-money laundering laws. This defines the scope of personal information Webull is authorized to request and retain during the account application process.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Apr 3, 2026
First Seen
Apr 17, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 967 other provisions on other platforms.

Change history

removed Jun 19, 2026

This high-severity provision was replaced with a medium-severity 'Collection of Sensitive Financial and Identity Data' provision, effectively downgrading the severity classification of data collection practices.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your most sensitive financial and personal information is collected and stored by Webull, increasing the risk surface for data breaches and unauthorized use.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Due to anti-money laundering obligations and in accordance with laws and regulations, when you apply to open a trading account with one of our affiliates, you may be asked to provide your identity information, including, as required by local regulatory requirements, name, nationality, country of legal residence, ID number, resident address, marital status, date of birth, and to provide a copy of your identification document and proof of address.

— Excerpt from Webull's Webull Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

The scope of data collection implicates GLBA safeguards requirements, CCPA definitions of sensitive personal information, and potentially state biometric privacy laws if biometric data is collected. Risk teams should assess data minimization compliance.

Full compliance analysis

Regulatory citations, enforcement risk, and due diligence action items.

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Applicable agencies

  • 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 →
  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (cfpb)
    Regulates consumer financial products and services. Can investigate companies for unfair, deceptive, or abusive financial practices including improper fees, billing errors, and data misuse.
    Who can file: Anyone who has used a consumer financial product or service in the US
    What you need: Account number or details, dates of transactions or events, description of the issue, and any supporting documents
    What to expect: The company must respond within 15 days. The CFPB forwards your complaint and may use it in enforcement actions. Individual compensation is possible in some cases.
    File a complaint →

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FCRA
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GLBA
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
Webull Privacy Policy
Entity
Webull
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 8, 2026
Last verified
March 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000491
Document ID
CA-D-00057
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
c64a504b917730554856a9c075df2f28f4e7acb16adac85513aa5791fd959e11
Analysis generated
March 8, 2026 18:29 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Webull
Document: Webull Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-000491
Captured: 2026-03-08 18:29:48 UTC
SHA-256: c64a504b91773055…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/webull/webull-privacy-policy/extensive-personal-financial-data-collection/
Accessed: July 4, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Webull's Extensive Personal & Financial Data Collection clause do?

The clause establishes the data collection requirements that Webull implements to satisfy regulatory compliance obligations under anti-money laundering laws. This defines the scope of personal information Webull is authorized to request and retain during the account application process.

How does this clause affect you?

Your most sensitive financial and personal information is collected and stored by Webull, increasing the risk surface for data breaches and unauthorized use.

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