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WorkOS as SSO and Security Subprocessor

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What it is

WorkOS, located in the United States, is listed as the subprocessor responsible for security and single sign-on (SSO) functionality for Claude for Work and the Claude Developer Platform, meaning authentication and identity data for enterprise and developer users is processed by WorkOS.

This analysis describes what Anthropic'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)

This provision discloses that authentication credentials and identity data for enterprise (Claude for Work) and developer platform users are processed by a US-based third party, which is relevant to organizations with identity governance, access management, and cross-border data transfer compliance obligations.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This provision establishes that authentication and single sign-on data for Claude for Work and Claude Developer Platform users is processed by WorkOS in the United States, with additional information available at the linked Anthropic support article on enterprise SSO setup.

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WorkOS | Security, Single Sign-On | United States | Products: Claude for Work, Claude Developer Platform.

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Authentication and identity data processed by WorkOS engages GDPR principles of data minimization and purpose limitation for EU/EEA enterprise users, as well as GDPR Chapter V international transfer requirements for US-based processing.

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Anthropic Sub-Processors
Entity
Anthropic
Document last updated
July 6, 2026
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July 6, 2026
Last verified
July 6, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-013415
Document ID
CA-D-00927
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Analysis generated
July 6, 2026 22:55 UTC
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Entity: Anthropic
Document: Anthropic Sub-Processors
Record ID: CA-P-013415
Captured: 2026-07-06 22:55:47 UTC
SHA-256: 1cc5667b58da5414…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/anthropic/anthropic-sub-processors/provision/CA-P-013415/workos-as-sso-and-security-subprocessor/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Anthropic's WorkOS as SSO and Security Subprocessor clause do?

This provision discloses that authentication credentials and identity data for enterprise (Claude for Work) and developer platform users are processed by a US-based third party, which is relevant to organizations with identity governance, access management, and cross-border data transfer compliance obligations.

How does this clause affect you?

This provision establishes that authentication and single sign-on data for Claude for Work and Claude Developer Platform users is processed by WorkOS in the United States, with additional information available at the linked Anthropic support article on enterprise SSO setup.

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