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Tax Authority Disclosure Without Notice

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What it is

The agreement states that Zoom may disclose Customer information, including Customer Confidential Information, to a tax authority without providing advance or subsequent notice to the customer, notwithstanding other notice obligations in the agreement.

This analysis describes what Zoom'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 authorizes disclosure of Customer Confidential Information to tax authorities without notice, creating an explicit carve-out from the agreement's general notice obligations under Section 17.4 and the Government Request Guide. This may affect organizations with confidentiality obligations or regulatory requirements regarding disclosure of business information.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Change history

added Jul 18, 2026

This new provision allows Zoom to disclose customer confidential information to tax authorities without any prior notice requirement, creating a carve-out from standard data privacy obligations.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The agreement states that Zoom may disclose Customer information, including information designated as Customer Confidential Information, to tax authorities without providing notice to the customer either before or after the disclosure. This carve-out applies notwithstanding Zoom's other notice obligations under the agreement.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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In accordance with applicable tax Law, and notwithstanding any of Zoom's notice obligations that may arise under this Agreement, including but not limited to, Section 17.4 or pursuant to our Government Request Guide, we may disclose Customer information, including Customer Confidential Information, to a tax authority without notice to you before or after the disclosure.

Excerpt from Zoom's Terms of Service

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Applicable agencies

  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Provision details

Document information
Document
Zoom Terms of Service
Entity
Zoom
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-014439
Document ID
CA-D-00189
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
3385024743a75574626b51f881a9738c05304ab376fceea966cffae9ca98a626
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 05:33 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Zoom
Document: Zoom Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-014439
Captured: 2026-07-09 05:33:17 UTC
SHA-256: 3385024743a75574…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/zoom/zoom-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-014439/tax-authority-disclosure-without-notice/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Zoom's Tax Authority Disclosure Without Notice clause do?

This provision authorizes disclosure of Customer Confidential Information to tax authorities without notice, creating an explicit carve-out from the agreement's general notice obligations under Section 17.4 and the Government Request Guide. This may affect organizations with confidentiality obligations or regulatory requirements regarding disclosure of business information.

How does this clause affect you?

The agreement states that Zoom may disclose Customer information, including information designated as Customer Confidential Information, to tax authorities without providing notice to the customer either before or after the disclosure. This carve-out applies notwithstanding Zoom's other notice obligations under the agreement.

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