SHADOW_BANNED string | Foud Odd Flag in GDPR Data

Hey everyone,

I recently submitted a GDPR request to Riot to review my League of Legends data, and while going through the information, I found something interesting in the riotAccount folder, specifically in the account_audit_events_v2.json file.

There’s a particular flag that stood out to me, and I’m wondering if it might be linked to matchmaking behavior.

I haven't received any official notification or communication from Riot regarding any restrictions on my account, but I’ve noticed some unusual patterns in-game, like frequent matches with lower-level players, unexpected MMR shifts, and an increase in toxic behavior.

The flag I found appears in my general Riot account data, rather than just being limited to my League-specific information, which has made me curious about how this might impact my overall experience. I’ve already reached out to Riot for clarification but haven’t gotten a response yet.

I’m not jumping to conclusions, but it’d be interesting to hear from others who have looked through their own GDPR data.

Has anyone else come across a similar flag? Could this potentially be tied to matchmaking or other in-game experiences?

I’ve attached a screenshot and video showing the exact string of the flag as it appears in my data, in case anyone is curious.

I’m not making any direct claims, just hoping to get more insight into what this flag could mean.

Thanks in advance for any feedback or thoughts!