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AI and Machine Learning Data Use Authorization

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What it is

Atlassian's terms authorize the company to use data you submit to or generate within its products to train and improve its AI and machine learning features.

This analysis describes what Atlassian'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 authorization permits Atlassian to use customer-submitted content and usage data for AI model training and product improvement purposes, which may be material for organizations with confidential data, regulated data, or sector-specific data handling obligations.

Interpretive note: The precise scope of data covered by this authorization and available opt-out mechanisms are not fully detailed in the base agreement; the Data Processing Addendum and Privacy Policy contain additional governing terms that affect interpretation.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Data submitted to Atlassian products, including content created in Jira or Confluence, may be used by Atlassian to train and improve AI and machine learning models under the scope of this authorization, subject to any limitations in the Data Processing Addendum or applicable law.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Export Your Data
    Review Atlassian's Privacy Policy and Data Processing Addendum to understand what data is used for AI training and whether opt-out mechanisms are available. Contact Atlassian's privacy team through the privacy policy contact channels if your organization requires clarification or a contractual carve-out.

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Hulu Medium

engage in any of the foregoing in connection with any use, creation, development, modification, prompting, fine-tuning, training, testing, benchmarking or validation of any artificial intelligence or machine learning tool, model, system, algorithm, product or other technology ("AI Tool").

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Atlassian may use data submitted to or generated through the products to develop, improve, and provide Atlassian products and services, including to train and improve machine learning models and AI features.

— Excerpt from Atlassian's Atlassian Cloud Terms

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Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The AI data use authorization may require evaluation under the EU AI Act, which imposes obligations on providers and deployers of AI systems depending on risk classification. For EU customers, the GDPR applies to any personal data included in training datasets, and lawful basis and data minimization requirements must be satisfied. The FTC has issued guidance on AI data use practices and deceptive claims regarding data handling. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: High for organizations in regulated industries or with sensitive data classification requirements. The authorization as stated is broad and may encompass customer-created content, configuration data, and usage metadata. Organizations subject to attorney-client privilege, healthcare data obligations, or financial services data rules should assess the scope of this authorization against their compliance obligations. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU and UK customers should assess whether the AI training use is compatible with the purposes for which personal data was originally collected, as required by GDPR and UK GDPR. California customers should evaluate whether this use triggers CCPA rights including the right to opt out of certain data uses. Sector-specific rules in healthcare (HIPAA) and financial services may impose additional constraints. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Procurement teams should request clarification on data anonymization, aggregation, or de-identification practices applied before AI training, and whether customers can opt out of AI training data use. The DPA referenced in the agreement should be reviewed to determine whether AI training constitutes processing under that instrument and what sub-processors are involved. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal and privacy teams should update data mapping records to reflect AI training as a downstream use of customer data, review whether existing customer-facing privacy notices accurately describe this use, and assess whether any sector-specific regulatory notifications or consents are required.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has oversight over unfair or deceptive data practices, including representations about how consumer and business data is used in AI systems.
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  • State AG
    State attorneys general in California and other states with data privacy legislation may have jurisdiction over AI data use practices affecting residents.
    File a complaint →

Applicable regulations

Colorado AI Act
US-CO
GDPR
European Union
Texas AI Act
Texas, USA

Provision details

Document information
Document
Atlassian Cloud Terms
Entity
Atlassian
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010939
Document ID
CA-D-00707
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Source URL
Wayback Machine
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Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 01:00 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Atlassian
Document: Atlassian Cloud Terms
Record ID: CA-P-010939
Captured: 2026-05-08 01:00:52 UTC
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/atlassian/atlassian-cloud-terms/ai-and-machine-learning-data-use-authorization/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Atlassian's AI and Machine Learning Data Use Authorization clause do?

This authorization permits Atlassian to use customer-submitted content and usage data for AI model training and product improvement purposes, which may be material for organizations with confidential data, regulated data, or sector-specific data handling obligations.

How does this clause affect you?

Data submitted to Atlassian products, including content created in Jira or Confluence, may be used by Atlassian to train and improve AI and machine learning models under the scope of this authorization, subject to any limitations in the Data Processing Addendum or applicable law.

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