Perplexity AI restructured its Data Processing Addendum in an update detected on August 23, 2026, adding section numbering (1-12) to organizational headings and clarifying language around data subject rights and subprocessor liability. The substantive obligations—customer compliance with privacy laws, Perplexity's processing restrictions, breach notification, data deletion timelines, and data protection assistance—remain materially unchanged. This appears to be an organizational and clarification update with no material expansion or contraction of either party's data protection obligations.
This change is primarily organizational and does not materially alter the substantive data protection obligations Perplexity has agreed to. The updated terms continue to require customer compliance with applicable privacy laws, restrict Perplexity's processing to documented customer instructions, and maintain obligations around breach notification, data deletion, and subprocessor accountability. The clarifications appear to support clearer interpretation rather than expand or restrict either party's rights.
Remains unchanged: Perplexity shall process personal data only on documented customer instructions for limited and specific purposes described in Annex 1, in compliance with applicable Privacy Laws.
Remains unchanged: Perplexity retains liability to customer for subprocessor performance of data protection obligations to the same extent and subject to same limitations as Perplexity's own performance.
Remains unchanged: Perplexity shall delete or return all personal data within thirty days of service termination unless retention is required by law.
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