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DPA Incorporation by Reference

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What it is

The full legal commitments about how Amplitude protects personal data under privacy laws like GDPR are in a separate document called the Data Processing Agreement, not in these Terms of Service.

This analysis describes what Amplitude's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Businesses cannot assess Amplitude's data protection obligations from the ToS alone; the DPA is the operative document for GDPR and privacy law compliance, and it must be reviewed separately.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 8, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The most important data protection commitments, including Amplitude's obligations as a data processor, sub-processor management, breach notification timelines, and data transfer mechanisms, are governed by the DPA rather than this ToS. Reviewing only the ToS gives an incomplete picture of Amplitude's data protection obligations.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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To the extent Customer's use of the Services involves the processing of personal data subject to applicable data protection laws (including GDPR), the parties agree to be bound by the Data Processing Agreement ('DPA') available at https://amplitude.com/dpa, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Excerpt from Amplitude's Terms of Service

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision directly engages GDPR Articles 28 and 46, which require a written contract between controllers and processors and lawful transfer mechanisms for international data transfers.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →
  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Amplitude Terms of Service
Entity
Amplitude
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-005761
Document ID
CA-D-00701
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
817b215ec9c2d62f8a06d9cdbf2578bcd2420a5bb576a8c3d47d42c01f7028ab
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 00:14 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Amplitude
Document: Amplitude Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-005761
Captured: 2026-05-08 00:14:28 UTC
SHA-256: 817b215ec9c2d62f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/amplitude/amplitude-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-005761/dpa-incorporation-by-reference/
Accessed: Aug. 11, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Amplitude's DPA Incorporation by Reference clause do?

Businesses cannot assess Amplitude's data protection obligations from the ToS alone; the DPA is the operative document for GDPR and privacy law compliance, and it must be reviewed separately.

How does this clause affect you?

The most important data protection commitments, including Amplitude's obligations as a data processor, sub-processor management, breach notification timelines, and data transfer mechanisms, are governed by the DPA rather than this ToS. Reviewing only the ToS gives an incomplete picture of Amplitude's data protection obligations.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

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