CA-C-001559
OpenAI — OpenAI Privacy Policy
Entity
Date detected
May 2, 2026
Effective date
May 2, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Affected users
all users
Changes
+1 sentence added · 1 sentence modified
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Event Summary

OpenAI added a new statement clarifying that sensitive data is not processed to infer characteristics about users. The policy also changed how users who are not logged in can exercise privacy choices, replacing a reference to 'Manage Cookies' with 'Your Privacy Choices' as the tool for opting out of data processing.

LOW

Consumer Impact

The updated policy now explicitly states that OpenAI does not process sensitive data for the purpose of inferring characteristics about users. This is a clarification rather than a new restriction. Additionally, the policy updated the name of the privacy control interface for users who are not logged in, renaming it from 'Manage Cookies' to 'Your Privacy Choices' to reflect the tool's function more accurately.

Governance Analysis

The clarification regarding sensitive data non-processing provides explicit transparency about a specific data handling practice. The interface rename improves discoverability and user understanding of available privacy controls by using clearer terminology that reflects the function of the tool beyond cookie management.

Available Actions

Users who are not logged in can use the updated 'Your Privacy Choices' link on the website to manage their privacy settings

If No Action Is Taken

If not reviewed, users may not be aware of the specific clarification regarding sensitive data non-processing

Users who are logged out may be unfamiliar with the renamed 'Your Privacy Choices' control but the underlying opt-out mechanism remains available

Key Clauses Affected

Sensitive data non-processing clarification

Explicitly states that OpenAI does not process sensitive data for inferring personal characteristics.

Privacy control interface update

Renamed privacy opt-out mechanism from 'Manage Cookies' to 'Your Privacy Choices' for logged-out users.

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This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology

Evidence Verification

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Previous Version
f622170ac3fd5bc0aa2f792a14e4083ea4f4840d34ec799cd7561789d95158e3
May 1, 2026 06:00 UTC
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Current Version
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May 2, 2026 06:02 UTC
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Change Detected
May 2, 2026 06:02 UTC
Analysis Methodology
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Source Document
https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
Citation Record
Entity: OpenAI
Document: OpenAI Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-C-001559
Captured: 2026-05-02 06:02:11 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-05-02-openai-openai-privacy-policy-1559/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This change comprises a clarification statement and a UI nomenclature update. The clarification regarding sensitive data non-processing is primarily informational and aligns with standard privacy practice principles but creates no new technical, operational, or compliance obligations. The interface rename from 'Manage Cookies' to 'Your Privacy Choices' is a UX update that may improve user understanding of available controls but does not alter the substantive mechanism or scope of opt-out authority. No regulatory escalation appears necessary unless the organization operates under specific data protection regimes that require explicit statements about sensitive data handling.

Regulatory Exposure

GDPR (if EEA users are affected), CCPA (if California residents are affected), and general FTC Act prohibitions on unfair or deceptive practices. The clarification statement aligns with standard expectations under these regimes but does not create new exposure.

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Document Context

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Document
OpenAI Privacy Policy
Entity
OpenAI
Captured
May 2, 2026
Source URL
https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
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