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Customer Content Not Used to Train Base Models

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What it is

The terms state that customer prompts submitted to and outputs generated by Amazon Bedrock are not used to train the underlying foundation models made available through the service. This applies to both first-party Amazon models and third-party models accessed through Bedrock.

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision addresses a material concern for enterprise customers deploying proprietary data in AI workflows; the agreement states that customer content processed through Bedrock does not contribute to foundation model training, which is operationally significant for customers with confidentiality obligations around their data.

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Interpretive note: The full scope of this provision as it applies to all model types available through Bedrock and the distinction between model training and service improvement uses requires review of the complete untruncated document.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium Sep 2, 2026

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.

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High Aug 18, 2026

The updated terms establish a new project-based service structure for AWS (new) users, effective August 17, 2026, with new rules governing team member access and content ownership. Users who enable spend limits agree that AWS may suspend their account or project access upon reaching their limit, and may permanently close the account or project if not reactivated within an unspecified timeframe. Contributed content by team members becomes the project owner's property and is subject to a nonexclusive irrevocable license granted to all project members. You can configure AI services opt-out policies through AWS Settings; project owners can manage team member permissions and access controls.

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Medium Jul 30, 2026

The updated terms now explicitly state that AWS IoT SiteWise Scenario Discovery is not designed for real-time vehicle control and cannot be used as the sole basis for determining vehicle safety or regulatory compliance. Organizations deploying this service must implement independent human monitoring and safety validation before using its outputs to support vehicle system decisions. The terms make clear that AWS assumes no responsibility for uses that violate these constraints.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, inputs and outputs processed through Amazon Bedrock are not used to improve or retrain the foundation models available in the service. This is a contractual commitment regarding the use of customer content in model development.

How other platforms handle this

ClickUp Medium

You can contact us in order to (1) update or correct your personally identifiable information, (2) change your preferences with respect to communications and other information you receive from us, or (3) delete the personally identifiable information maintained about you...

Glassdoor Medium

Your Profile will not publicly include or link to Your Content submitted semi-/anonymously to our services.

Tinder Medium

If you choose to reveal any personal information about yourself to other users, you do so at your own risk. We strongly encourage you to use caution in disclosing any personal information online.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Amazon Bedrock does not use your inputs or outputs to train the underlying models available in Amazon Bedrock.

Excerpt from AWS Bedrock's AWS Service Terms

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision is relevant to GDPR data minimization and purpose limitation principles where customer prompts contain personal data; the stated restriction on training use supports a narrower processing purpose claim.

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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 →

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
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

Provision details

Document information
Document
AWS Service Terms
Entity
AWS Bedrock
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-012380
Document ID
CA-D-00648
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
0169685ed8ddb3a5676650839f1053019501dd43ed3f5df355022e3aff0aac80
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 20:43 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: AWS Bedrock
Document: AWS Service Terms
Record ID: CA-P-012380
Captured: 2026-05-20 20:43:05 UTC
SHA-256: 0169685ed8ddb3a5…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/aws-bedrock/aws-service-terms/provision/CA-P-012380/customer-content-not-used-to-train-base-models/
Accessed: Sept. 26, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does AWS Bedrock's Customer Content Not Used to Train Base Models clause do?

This provision addresses a material concern for enterprise customers deploying proprietary data in AI workflows; the agreement states that customer content processed through Bedrock does not contribute to foundation model training, which is operationally significant for customers with confidentiality obligations around their data.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, inputs and outputs processed through Amazon Bedrock are not used to improve or retrain the foundation models available in the service. This is a contractual commitment regarding the use of customer content in model development.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 289 platforms. See the full comparison.

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