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Define: User Data

The meaning of “User Data” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is User Data defined in a legal contract?

  • User Data means all types of data, content and information, in any format or form, which are collected, stored and processed by any device, system or network. This includes all results from the use of the software, except the data automatically generated by the software without any user input. Seen in 121 SEC filings.
  • User Data means any personal data or other information collected on behalf of any [organization] from the users of the [organization's] products or its website. Seen in 65 SEC filings.
  • User Data means all information reflecting the access or usage of [service] on behalf of [organization] or its authorized users. This also includes any data or information based on the access or use. Seen in 61 SEC filings.
  • User Data means all data related to the activity of a website's users, such as impression and click-through actions, user identification, and activity on the internet. It includes all data that contains a personal element, data and content created on a website and all known or reasonably inferred information about a user. Seen in 16 SEC filings.
  • User Data means all data related to authorized users that may be required by [organization], including details of allocated handsets and any other data required by law. Seen in 13 SEC filings.
  • User Data means all transaction data submitted or reported by a company with respect to a user regarding all transactions entered into by the user. Seen in 11 SEC filings.
  • User Data means all uploaded or stored data, works and materials on a platform by the user; data transmitted by the platform at the user's behest; data supplied by the user for uploading, transmission or storage on the platform; or data generated by the platform as a result of the user's usage of the services. It excludes analytics data and server log files. Seen in 11 SEC filings.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

User Data means data collected, stored, processed or generated on behalf of an [organization] through the use of its [product or service].

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • When an organization collects and processes user behavior data from its website or other digital platforms
  • When an organization collects customer data through a digital product or service
  • When a third-party handles data processing on an organization's behalf

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

User Data means details specific to an authorized user, required by an [organization], as mandated under [governing law].

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • When an authorized user interacts with a service or platform
  • When user data is regulated by specific laws or regulations

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 3

User Data means transactional data reported by an [organization] pertaining to a user's activities.

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • When an organization collects and analyses data relating to a user's usage or purchase actions

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 4

User Data means data uploaded, stored, or generated on a platform by a user, or at their behest, excluding automatic analytics data and log files.

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • When a user uploads or creates content on an organization's platform
  • When data is generated as a result

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User Data means data collected, stored, processed or generated on behalf of an [organization] through the use of its [product or service]

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