Found in 275 of 352 platforms tracked (78% adoption) · 1630 provisions

1630
Total provisions
275
Platforms affected
78%
Adoption rate
448
High severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a data retention clause?

A data retention clause is a provision in a platform's terms of service or privacy policy governing data retention-related rights, obligations, or restrictions.

How many platforms have data retention clauses?

ConductAtlas tracks 275 platforms with data retention clauses - roughly 78% of platforms in the archive. 448 are classified as high severity.

How does ConductAtlas classify data retention clause severity?

Severity reflects the magnitude of rights waived, availability of opt-out, breadth of users affected, financial or legal exposure created, and the degree of discretion retained by the platform.