Change record
CA-C-003775
Windsurf Security & Data Handling
Entity
Date detected
July 17, 2026
Effective date
July 17, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Changes
1 sentence modified

Impact Summary

Low Neutral for users
Affected users
All users

Windsurf's Security & Data Handling page was updated to remove one sentence from the opening paragraph. The phrase 'Copy page' was added in two locations within the document structure. This appears to be a formatting or editorial adjustment with no material change to the substantive security or data handling commitments stated in the policy.

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What this means for you

This change is primarily editorial. The underlying security and data handling commitments stated on the page remain unchanged, including the statement that 'all data transmission is encrypted in transit and at rest.' The modification involves document formatting or structural organization rather than substantive changes to how Windsurf handles user data or security practices.

Key Clauses Affected

data encryption commitment

Encryption statement 'All data transmission is encrypted in transit and at rest' remains unchanged and continues to apply.

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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
87e0c922df6f81ddd3b0b0cd1a4c89e032f31245c90a31c47bfc8fc12173717b
July 6, 2026 00:54 UTC
✓ Verified
Current Version
31940619e16d9b07c2eb24347e905dfc214c1011da967715a05760232b53cc7c
July 17, 2026 00:57 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
July 17, 2026 00:57 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://windsurf.com/security
Citation Record
Entity: Windsurf
Document: Windsurf Security & Data Handling
Record ID: CA-C-003775
Captured: 2026-07-17 00:57:27 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-07-17-windsurf-windsurf-security-data-handling-3775/
Accessed: Sept. 2, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This change is a formatting or structural adjustment to the Security & Data Handling documentation. No substantive changes to security practices, data handling procedures, or compliance obligations are evident from the detected modification. No regulatory …

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Document Context

Version history → Policy drift analysis → Document page →
Document
Windsurf Security & Data Handling
Entity
Windsurf
Captured
July 17, 2026
Source URL
https://windsurf.com/security
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High Negative
Next change Aug 28, 2026
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Low Neutral
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