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Third-Party Collaborator AI Training Data Sharing

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What it is

This provision authorizes X to share user data with unspecified third-party collaborators who may use that data for their own independent purposes, including training generative and non-generative AI models, unless the user opts out through their settings.

This analysis describes what X'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 establishes a data sharing pathway to unnamed third parties whose independent use of user data, including AI model training, is not governed by X's Privacy Policy and may extend beyond the uses users would associate with their X account activity. The opt-out mechanism is the primary user control over this sharing, and its adequacy as a legal basis under applicable frameworks is a material compliance consideration.

Interpretive note: The provision does not specify which categories of user data are shared under this arrangement, which third parties qualify as collaborators, or what opt-out mechanisms are technically available, making the practical scope of this disclosure operationally uncertain.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
6
Months Monitored
Jul 11, 2026
First Seen
Jul 11, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, user data may be disclosed to unnamed third parties for independent purposes, including AI model training, unless the user actively opts out via X's settings; the agreement does not specify which third parties are eligible recipients under this provision.

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
    Navigate to Privacy and Safety settings in your X account. Locate the 'Data sharing with business partners' option and adjust the setting to opt out of data sharing with third-party collaborators.

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Depending on your settings, or if you decide to share your data, we may share or disclose your information with third parties. If you do not opt out, in some instances the recipients of the information may use it for their own independent purposes in addition to those stated in X's Privacy Policy, including, for example, to train their artificial intelligence models, whether generative or otherwise.

Excerpt from X's Privacy Policy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages GDPR Articles 6 and 9 (lawful basis for processing), Article 13 (transparency obligations), and Article 17 (right to erasure), as enforced by the Irish Data Protection Commission for EU/EEA …

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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
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Provision details

Document information
Document
X Privacy Policy
Entity
X
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
July 15, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-070413
Document ID
CA-D-00030
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
e00919b5d0214be41119319b3de0568b7345a02bcc5b611e80f36e5c0783a3cb
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 12:18 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: X
Document: X Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-070413
Captured: 2026-05-08 12:18:24 UTC
SHA-256: e00919b5d0214be4…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/x/x-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-070413/third-party-collaborator-ai-training-data-sharing/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does X's Third-Party Collaborator AI Training Data Sharing clause do?

This provision establishes a data sharing pathway to unnamed third parties whose independent use of user data, including AI model training, is not governed by X's Privacy Policy and may extend beyond the uses users would associate with their X account activity. The opt-out mechanism is the primary user control over this sharing, and its adequacy as a legal basis …

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, user data may be disclosed to unnamed third parties for independent purposes, including AI model training, unless the user actively opts out via X's settings; the agreement does not specify which third parties are eligible recipients under this provision.

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