CA-C-002169
OpenAI — OpenAI API Data Usage Policies
Entity
Date detected
May 19, 2026
Effective date
May 19, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Affected users
all users
Changes
1 sentence modified
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Event Summary

OpenAI modified a single hyperlink in its API Data Usage Policies on May 19, 2026. The phrase 'Learn more about ChatGPT Business' previously linked directly to that resource; the updated version now includes a notation indicating the link opens in a new browser window. This is a technical formatting change with no modification to policy substance, rights, obligations, or data handling practices.

LOW

Consumer Impact

The updated policy includes a minor formatting change to a hyperlink reference. The substantive data usage policies, terms, and obligations remain unchanged. This modification does not affect what data OpenAI collects, how it processes user information, or what rights consumers have under the terms.

Governance Analysis

This change does not materially affect how OpenAI's API Data Usage Policies operate or what obligations they impose. It is a technical adjustment to how a reference link is displayed and carries no operational significance for data handling, user rights, or compliance obligations.

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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

✓ Verified
Previous Version
a4bbc99b03aaf2a26f3940ee860bd2b128cdad012e7dba865f794a138c7b0c7c
May 12, 2026 06:15 UTC
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Current Version
ba45337e7fcc3abd88b4858dcd487c26530174a15b5682c3af38f0151c279837
May 19, 2026 00:02 UTC
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Change Detected
May 19, 2026 00:02 UTC
Analysis Methodology
Citation Record
Entity: OpenAI
Document: OpenAI API Data Usage Policies
Record ID: CA-C-002169
Captured: 2026-05-19 00:02:39 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-05-19-openai-openai-api-data-usage-policies-2169/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This change is a formatting revision to a hyperlink annotation within OpenAI's API documentation. No substantive policy, disclosure, or obligation has changed. No compliance review or internal action is required. The modification does not engage regulatory frameworks or alter vendor obligations.

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Document Context

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Document
OpenAI API Data Usage Policies
Entity
OpenAI
Captured
May 19, 2026
Source URL
https://openai.com/policies/api-data-usage-policies/
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