Provision record
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Mandatory Disclosure to Public Authorities

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 287 of 352 platforms

Key Facts · in the document’s own words

May ZipRecruiter be required to disclose personal data?
“In certain situations, ZipRecruiter may be required to disclose personal data in response to lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.”
Version CA-V-007136, captured Sept. 24, 2026 · live source ↗
Our reading, not the document’s words
ZipRecruiter may be required to disclose personal data in response to lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Disclosure to government authorities may occur without the user's knowledge or consent, driven by legal compulsion rather than ZipRecruiter's discretion.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

A user's personal data may be disclosed to public authorities, including for national security or law enforcement purposes, when ZipRecruiter receives a lawful request.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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In certain situations, ZipRecruiter may be required to disclose personal data in response to lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.

Excerpt from ZipRecruiter's Privacy Policy

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
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
ZipRecruiter Privacy Policy
Entity
ZipRecruiter
Date stated by the document
Sept. 30, 2026
As printed in ZipRecruiter’s text (version CA-V-007136), not a ConductAtlas date.
Tracking information
First captured by ConductAtlas
April 22, 2026
Text quoted from version
CA-V-007136, captured Sept. 24, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-037583
Document ID
CA-D-000292
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Archived bytes SHA-256 (version CA-V-007136)
bdce2182508a8576b5b3459f64c9f65388c9fcd42ffcdf135ef8d7dc858393f6
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 20:51 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Excerpt found verbatim in version CA-V-007136 (checked Oct. 5, 2026)
Citation Record
Entity: ZipRecruiter
Document: ZipRecruiter Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-037583
Version: CA-V-007136
Captured: 2026-09-24 00:50:02 UTC
SHA-256: bdce2182508a8576…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/ziprecruiter/ziprecruiter-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-037583/mandatory-disclosure-to-public-authorities/
Accessed: Oct. 11, 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 ZipRecruiter's Mandatory Disclosure to Public Authorities clause do?

Disclosure to government authorities may occur without the user's knowledge or consent, driven by legal compulsion rather than ZipRecruiter's discretion.

How does this clause affect you?

A user's personal data may be disclosed to public authorities, including for national security or law enforcement purposes, when ZipRecruiter receives a lawful request.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 287 platforms. See the full comparison.

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