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Third-Party Collaborator AI Model Training Data Sharing

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What it is

This provision states that X may share user data with third-party collaborators and that those recipients may use the data for their own independent purposes, including training generative or other AI models, unless users opt out through their settings.

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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 clause establishes that user data shared with third-party collaborators may be used outside the scope of X's stated privacy policy purposes, including for AI model training, with the opt-out mechanism serving as the primary user control. The provision creates compliance considerations under data protection frameworks that require a lawful basis for third-party data sharing and may impose purpose limitation requirements on recipient use.

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 X account settings, select Privacy and Safety, and locate the 'Data sharing with business partners' option. Disable this setting to opt out of data sharing with third-party collaborators for independent purposes.

If You Do Nothing

⚠ If users do not opt out, the terms state that X may share their data with third-party collaborators who may use it for independent purposes including AI model training.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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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)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision implicates GDPR purpose limitation and lawful basis requirements (particularly Articles 5 and 6), CCPA provisions regarding sharing personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising and business purposes, and potentially the Washington State …

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has enforcement authority over unfair or deceptive data practices for US users, including the adequacy of opt-out mechanisms for third-party data sharing.
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  • State AG
    California, Oregon, and Washington state attorneys general have enforcement authority under CCPA, OCPA, and the My Health My Data Act respectively, which may apply to this data sharing provision.
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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
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
X Privacy Policy
Entity
X
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
Sept. 22, 2026
Last verified
Sept. 22, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-00030000
Document ID
CA-D-00030
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
edf76eaa067519848cb54fba209bc01ecbfa7d3226be11cd5b9ab14e9555769e
Analysis generated
September 22, 2026 01:55 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: X
Document: X Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-00030000
Captured: 2026-09-22 01:55:42 UTC
SHA-256: edf76eaa06751984…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/x/x-privacy-policy/third-party-collaborator-ai-model-training-data-sharing/
Accessed: Sept. 26, 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 X's Third-Party Collaborator AI Model Training Data Sharing clause do?

This clause establishes that user data shared with third-party collaborators may be used outside the scope of X's stated privacy policy purposes, including for AI model training, with the opt-out mechanism serving as the primary user control. The provision creates compliance considerations under data protection frameworks that require a lawful basis for third-party data sharing and may impose purpose limitation …

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