CA-C-003797
Perplexity AI — Perplexity Privacy Policy
Entity
Date detected
July 18, 2026
Effective date
July 8, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Affected users
EU users UK users all users
Taxonomy
Disclosure requirement change
Changes
+3 sentences added · 5 sentences modified
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Event Summary

Perplexity AI replaced its previous data protection representative structure with VeraSafe, a professional data protection service. Previously, the company listed a specific DPO (TrustKeith Ltd) and regional contact addresses in Berlin and London. The updated policy now directs EU and UK users to contact VeraSafe instead, either through a web form or direct contact details, while VeraSafe also serves as the new data protection officer. This changes how EU and UK residents submit data requests and lodge complaints about privacy practices.

LOW

Consumer Impact

The updated policy changes how EU and UK residents exercise data protection rights. Previously, users submitted data requests directly to Perplexity at listed Berlin and London addresses. The revised policy now requires EU and UK users to submit requests through VeraSafe, either via a web form or direct contact details. VeraSafe, appointed under GDPR Article 27, also serves as the new data protection officer.

Governance Analysis

The change establishes VeraSafe as the official contact point for EU and UK residents exercising data protection rights under GDPR and UK GDPR. This affects the procedural pathway for data subject requests and complaints, though it does not alter the underlying data protection rights or Perplexity's substantive obligations regarding data handling.

Available Actions

EU and UK users can submit data access, deletion, or other privacy requests through the VeraSafe web form or contact VeraSafe directly using the provided contact details.

Key Clauses Affected

Data protection representative appointment

VeraSafe appointed as representative under GDPR Article 27 for EU/UK data protection inquiries and as data protection officer.

Data subject contact procedures

EU and UK users now submit data requests and complaints through VeraSafe via web form or direct contact rather than direct company channels.

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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
6b17fcf0959699360858874f9b84768a923ab852bb95e609d2181419a963b9bd
July 5, 2026 00:11 UTC
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Current Version
80781c7045a4a48d05d771375535ffa1eb2548975875e4925f257a33406f6d16
July 18, 2026 00:20 UTC
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Change Detected
July 18, 2026 00:20 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://www.perplexity.ai/privacy
Citation Record
Entity: Perplexity AI
Document: Perplexity Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-C-003797
Captured: 2026-07-18 00:20:08 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-07-18-perplexity-ai-perplexity-privacy-policy-3797/
Accessed: July 18, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

Perplexity AI appointed VeraSafe as its EU/UK representative and data protection officer, a structural change in compliance infrastructure rather than a policy substance change. The appointment complies with GDPR Article 27 requirements that non-EU controllers appoint an EU representative. This change affects how data subjects in the EEA and UK exercise their rights (requests, complaints), shifting contact points from direct company channels to a third-party service. Organizations using Perplexity in their vendor stack may need to update documentation if their own data processing agreements or privacy notices reference the prior contact structure.

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Document Context

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Document
Perplexity Privacy Policy
Entity
Perplexity AI
Captured
July 18, 2026
Source URL
https://www.perplexity.ai/privacy
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