Perplexity AI updated its Privacy Notice with changes detected on July 18, 2026, shifting from internal data protection administration to appointing VeraSafe as its representative for EU and UK data protection matters. The company replaced previous contact details for its Data Protection Officer (TrustKeith Ltd) with VeraSafe's contact information and designated VeraSafe as the new DPO. Users in the EEA or UK can now contact VeraSafe directly regarding data processing matters, in addition to or instead of contacting Perplexity directly.
The updated privacy notice establishes VeraSafe as Perplexity's representative and data protection officer for EU and UK data protection inquiries. Users in the EEA or UK can contact VeraSafe directly regarding data processing matters using provided contact details, in addition to or instead of contacting Perplexity. The change updates contact procedures and administrative structure without modifying substantive data rights or processing practices.
VeraSafe appointed as data protection officer, replacing previous DPO; new contact procedures established.
VeraSafe designated as GDPR Article 27 representative for EU and UK with contact procedures specified.
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
Perplexity has appointed VeraSafe, a third-party data protection service provider, to serve as its Article 27 GDPR representative for the EU and UK and has designated VeraSafe as its DPO. This is an administrative restructuring …
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Perplexity AI removed the 'Perplexity Merchant Program Terms' link from the navigation structure of its API Terms of Service in …
The document's introductory sentence was revised in an update detected on August 24, 2026. The change removed a reference to …
Perplexity AI removed the phone contact number from its customer support information in an update detected on August 24, 2026. …
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