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OpenAI removed the full language selector list from the header of their Data Processing Addendum on June 6, 2026, replacing it with a collapsed menu indicator ('...'). The document substance, effective date (January 1, 2026), and legal definitions remain unchanged. This is a formatting change to how the document is presented, not a modification of the data processing terms, rights, or obligations themselves.
This change does not affect the substance of OpenAI's Data Processing Addendum or the terms governing data processing practices. The document language, legal definitions, obligations, and effective date remain identical. The change is limited to how the language selection interface is displayed on the webpage.
This change has no operational significance. The modification is limited to how the language selector is displayed on the webpage; the Data Processing Addendum document, its effective date, and all substantive terms remain unchanged.
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
This is a formatting change to the document interface, not a modification of substantive data processing terms or obligations. No new contractual, regulatory, or governance implications are created. Internal compliance documentation and vendor management requirements remain unchanged.
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