Change record
CA-C-002715
OpenAI Data Processing Addendum
Entity
Date detected
June 6, 2026
Effective date
June 6, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Changes
1 sentence modified

Impact Summary

Low Neutral for users
Affected users
All users

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.

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What this means for you

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 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
3a1b6bc316e690b84874f1ab6de51ac037a8084441b88c58ba8dec245e06e17d
May 23, 2026 00:04 UTC
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Current Version
a140b365afe4e3f2cfbea8fef1de46df25c7e28eabe33308405f9a4a629de32a
June 6, 2026 00:06 UTC
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Change Detected
June 6, 2026 00:06 UTC
Analysis Methodology
Citation Record
Entity: OpenAI
Document: OpenAI Data Processing Addendum
Record ID: CA-C-002715
Captured: 2026-06-06 00:06:20 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-06-06-openai-openai-data-processing-addendum-2715/
Accessed: Sept. 5, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

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 …

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Document Context

Version history → Policy drift analysis → Document page →
Document
OpenAI Data Processing Addendum
Entity
OpenAI
Captured
June 6, 2026
Source URL
https://openai.com/policies/data-processing-addendum/
Other changes to OpenAI Data Processing Addendum
Previous change May 23, 2026
OpenAI updated the language selection interface in their Data Processing Addendum on May 23, 2026. The change added five additional …
Low Neutral
Next change Aug 20, 2026
OpenAI expanded the language selection interface for its Data Processing Addendum in an update detected on August 20, 2026. The …
Low Neutral
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