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Disclosure to Law Enforcement on Lawful Request

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 288 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

When may Zendesk share personal data?
Zendesk may share personal data to respond to lawful requests by law enforcement or other government authorities, including to meet national security requirements.
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This analysis describes what Zendesk'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)

Zendesk reserves the right to disclose personal data to government and law enforcement without user action whenever it receives a qualifying lawful request, including for national security purposes.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4429 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your personal data may be disclosed to law enforcement or government authorities, including for national security purposes, if Zendesk receives a lawful request.

How other platforms handle this

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we may use, retain or share information with law enforcement or others in circumstances where a person's vital interests require protection, such as in the case of emergencies.

Webull Medium

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

Wise Medium

We will disclose information to third parties about your account or the transfers you make: (i) where it is necessary for completing transfers, or (ii) in order to verify the existence and condition of your account...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may share your personal data to respond to lawful requests by law enforcement or other government authorities, including to meet national security requirements...

Excerpt from Zendesk's Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

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

Provision details

Document information
Document
Zendesk Privacy Policy
Entity
Zendesk
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-055423
Document ID
CA-D-00639
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
61bead77ffc0694e673595ad8660fbe7d6a546799b687496b3755d40d3acc968
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 09:29 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Zendesk
Document: Zendesk Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-055423
Captured: 2026-07-09 09:29:52 UTC
SHA-256: 61bead77ffc0694e…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/zendesk/zendesk-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-055423/disclosure-to-law-enforcement-on-lawful-request/
Accessed: Aug. 19, 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 Zendesk's Disclosure to Law Enforcement on Lawful Request clause do?

Zendesk reserves the right to disclose personal data to government and law enforcement without user action whenever it receives a qualifying lawful request, including for national security purposes.

How does this clause affect you?

Your personal data may be disclosed to law enforcement or government authorities, including for national security purposes, if Zendesk receives a lawful request.

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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