Change record
CA-C-004805
AWS Service Terms | AWS Bedrock
Entity
Date detected
September 2, 2026
Effective date
September 2, 2026
Severity
Direction
Neutral
Taxonomy
Data processing shift
Changes
−1 sentence removed · 3 sentences modified

Impact Summary

Medium Neutral for users
Affected users
All users Bedrock users Kiro users Users of anthropic models on bedrock

AWS Bedrock removed language requiring explicit consent to transfer customer content and metadata to Anthropic for abuse detection, and removed the sentence describing that transfer. The updated terms now state that abuse detection for certain Anthropic models requires consent via an opt-in mechanism in service documentation, but the removed language no longer mentions the Data Processing Addendum or explicit instruction to transfer data. Additionally, the terms now explicitly disclose that Bedrock abuse detection on Kiro includes retention and potential human review of inputs and outputs when selecting certain models.

1 obligation expanded 1 protection removed

Consumers: The contract no longer explicitly mentions a Data Processing Addendum, but you still must opt-in to allow your content to be sent to Anthropic for abuse detection.

Consumers: Kiro terms now explicitly tell you that your content may be kept and reviewed by humans as part of abuse detection.

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What this means for you

The updated terms remove the explicit reference to a Data Processing Addendum governing Anthropic data transfers, though the requirement to obtain opt-in consent for Anthropic model use remains in place. For Kiro users, the revised language now explicitly states that abuse detection includes retention and potential human review of inputs and outputs when selecting certain models. Users of Anthropic models on Bedrock should verify opt-in consent mechanisms in service documentation to understand data handling practices.

What you can do

Review the opt-in consent mechanism for Anthropic models in your Bedrock service documentation to confirm you understand what content and metadata will be transferred.

For Kiro users: review the updated abuse detection disclosure in the terms to understand that your inputs and outputs may be retained and subject to human review.

Historical Context

ConductAtlas has recorded 13 material changes to this document over 115 days of monitoring (since May 2026). An additional minor or cosmetic changes were excluded.

6 of AWS Bedrock's significant changes have been classified as negative for consumers.

Key Clauses Affected

Anthropic model abuse detection data transfer

Removed explicit Data Processing Addendum reference but retained opt-in consent requirement; transfer authorization now flows through service documentation rather than explicit contractual instruction.

Kiro abuse detection disclosure

Expanded to explicitly state that abuse detection includes retention and potential human review of inputs and outputs.

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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

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Previous Version
3ac1e69d0872b7b85041c36738517e0100d850c2bee042cab6d310e00fcf9d2c
August 21, 2026 01:17 UTC
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Current Version
645e64f3f9af9cf9a7690b0283cbbb6cce2b3eef79e8191339598b8a3f84c7df
September 2, 2026 01:14 UTC
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Change Detected
September 2, 2026 01:14 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://aws.amazon.com/service-terms/
Citation Record
Entity: AWS Bedrock
Document: AWS Service Terms
Record ID: CA-C-004805
Captured: 2026-09-02 01:14:19 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-09-02-aws-bedrock-aws-service-terms-4805/
Accessed: Sept. 2, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

AWS removed contractual language explicitly referencing a Data Processing Addendum for Anthropic abuse detection transfers while retaining the opt-in consent requirement. This change may affect how organizations document third-party data processing relationships in their vendor …

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Document Context

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Document
AWS Service Terms
Entity
AWS Bedrock
Captured
September 2, 2026
Source URL
https://aws.amazon.com/service-terms/
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