Change record
CA-C-004497
OpenAI Data Processing Addendum
Entity
Date detected
August 20, 2026
Effective date
August 20, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Changes
1 sentence modified

Impact Summary

Low Neutral for users
Affected users
All users EU users International customers

OpenAI expanded the language selection interface for its Data Processing Addendum in an update detected on August 20, 2026. The change added a multilingual language selector displaying 60+ language options at the top of the document, while the substantive DPA text remained unchanged. This makes the DPA accessible in more languages but does not alter the legal terms, obligations, or effective date of the agreement.

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What this means for you

This change does not alter the substantive terms, obligations, or protections of OpenAI's Data Processing Addendum. The updated version adds a language selector allowing users to view the DPA in 60+ languages, but the legal content, effective date (January 1, 2026), and governing terms remain identical. No action is required.

Key Clauses Affected

Language selector addition

Multilingual language selector added to DPA interface; no substantive terms changed.

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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
a140b365afe4e3f2cfbea8fef1de46df25c7e28eabe33308405f9a4a629de32a
June 6, 2026 00:06 UTC
✓ Verified
Current Version
29f863a9fa6fa45fa51a5439ad7a7777fc5a4aac8a3861991caf7407c0b6136f
August 20, 2026 00:04 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
August 20, 2026 00:04 UTC
Analysis Methodology
Citation Record
Entity: OpenAI
Document: OpenAI Data Processing Addendum
Record ID: CA-C-004497
Captured: 2026-08-20 00:04:53 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-08-20-openai-openai-data-processing-addendum-4497/
Accessed: Aug. 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This is a localization and UI enhancement with no substantive legal or compliance impact. The DPA's substantive provisions, effective date, and governing framework remain unchanged. No policy obligations or regulatory exposure is created by this …

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Document Context

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Document
OpenAI Data Processing Addendum
Entity
OpenAI
Captured
August 20, 2026
Source URL
https://openai.com/policies/data-processing-addendum/
Other changes to OpenAI Data Processing Addendum
Previous change Jun 6, 2026
OpenAI removed the full language selector list from the header of their Data Processing Addendum on June 6, 2026, replacing …
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