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Legal Disclosure of User Data

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause establishes the operational framework under which user data may be shared beyond Google's direct control in response to legal obligations, security threats, or enforcement needs. It defines the circumstances under which the service's data retention and privacy practices interact with external legal and regulatory requirements.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users' information may be disclosed to external parties when YouTube Kids determines in good faith that disclosure is necessary to meet legal obligations, investigate Terms of Service violations, address security or fraud concerns, or protect against harm to rights, property, or safety. The provision does not require advance notice to users or user consent prior to such disclosures.

How other platforms handle this

Meta Medium

We may access, preserve, and share information with regulators, law enforcement, or others if we believe it is reasonably necessary to: detect, prevent, and address fraud and other illegal activity; protect ourselves, you, and others, including as part of investigations; and prevent death or imminen...

Waze Medium

We may disclose your information to third parties if we believe that disclosure is in accordance with, or required by, any applicable law or legal process, including lawful requests by public authorities to meet national security or law enforcement requirements. We may also disclose information if w...

Midjourney Medium

11 Inferences Conclusions that could be used to create a profile reflecting an individual's preferences, characteristics, psychological trends, predispositions, behavior, attitudes, intelligence, abilities, aptitude. YES. YES

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We will share individual user information with companies, organizations or individuals outside of Google if we have a good-faith belief that access, use, preservation or disclosure of the information is reasonably necessary to: meet any applicable law, regulation, legal process or enforceable governmental request. enforce applicable Terms of Service, including investigation of potential violations. detect, prevent, or otherwise address fraud, security or technical issues. protect against harm to the rights, property or safety of Google, our users or the public as required or permitted by law.

— Excerpt from YouTube Kids's YouTube Kids Privacy Notice

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
COPPA
United States Federal
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
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
YouTube Kids Privacy Notice
Entity
YouTube Kids
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 10, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000567
Document ID
CA-D-00068
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
5bf0408f1f2aec5f58fd5dc0ceef6dd3d729fc2fe013666e5f463c182765f2d0
Analysis generated
March 10, 2026 03:42 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: YouTube Kids
Document: YouTube Kids Privacy Notice
Record ID: CA-P-000567
Captured: 2026-03-10 03:42:59 UTC
SHA-256: 5bf0408f1f2aec5f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/youtube-kids/youtube-kids-privacy-notice/legal-disclosure-of-user-data/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does YouTube Kids's Legal Disclosure of User Data clause do?

This clause establishes the operational framework under which user data may be shared beyond Google's direct control in response to legal obligations, security threats, or enforcement needs. It defines the circumstances under which the service's data retention and privacy practices interact with external legal and regulatory requirements.

How does this clause affect you?

Users' information may be disclosed to external parties when YouTube Kids determines in good faith that disclosure is necessary to meet legal obligations, investigate Terms of Service violations, address security or fraud concerns, or protect against harm to rights, property, or safety. The provision does not require advance notice to users or user consent prior to such disclosures.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with YouTube Kids?

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