Change record
CA-C-004173
Perplexity Data Processing Addendum | Perplexity AI
Entity
Date detected
August 5, 2026
Effective date
August 5, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Changes
−1 sentence removed · 2 sentences modified

Impact Summary

Low Neutral for users
Affected users
All users

Perplexity AI updated the structure and navigation of its Data Processing Addendum in an update detected on August 5, 2026. The document removed website footer navigation elements and reorganized internal section references to include links to the Privacy Notice, Sub-Processor Notification, Subscription terms, and Third-Party Models & Terms. The substantive DPA language and its incorporation into service agreements remain unchanged; this was a navigational and structural revision.

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What this means for you

This change is a structural reorganization of the Data Processing Addendum's navigation and cross-references. The substantive terms, obligations, and data processing language remain unchanged. Users subject to the DPA will continue to operate under the same terms; this update improves access to related policy documents including the Privacy Notice and sub-processor disclosures.

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
c0250624de054ad015f4a9f21336ec4df45bb81bbd955229bacaacc0556b750e
July 23, 2026 00:25 UTC
✓ Verified
Current Version
bc4018afd235de066c63a1f6ed66e49564a132e0c16c50ebc451b42599171393
August 5, 2026 00:20 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
August 5, 2026 00:20 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/legal/dpa
Citation Record
Entity: Perplexity AI
Document: Perplexity Data Processing Addendum
Record ID: CA-C-004173
Captured: 2026-08-05 00:20:58 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-08-05-perplexity-ai-perplexity-data-processing-addendum-4173/
Accessed: Sept. 19, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This change is a navigational and organizational update to the DPA document structure. No substantive data processing obligations, vendor obligations, or compliance requirements are modified. The addition of cross-links to the Privacy Notice, Sub-Processor Notification, …

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Document Context

Version history → Policy drift analysis → Document page →
Document
Perplexity Data Processing Addendum
Entity
Perplexity AI
Captured
August 5, 2026
Source URL
https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/legal/dpa
Other changes to Perplexity Data Processing Addendum
Previous change Jul 23, 2026
Perplexity AI updated its Data Processing Addendum to add detail about cookies, first-party advertising measurement, and privacy choices. The update …
Low Positive
Next change Aug 16, 2026
Perplexity AI updated its Data Processing Addendum in an update detected on August 16, 2026, revising 26 sentences and adding …
Medium Neutral
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