Provision record
AWS · AWS Privacy Notice · View original document ↗

South Korea opt-out requires account closure

High severity Medium confidence Explicit document language Common · 290 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

What must users in South Korea who do not agree with overseas transfers of their data do?
AWS requires users in South Korea who do not agree with overseas transfers of their data to stop using AWS Services and close their AWS Account.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Continued use of AWS Services in South Korea is conditioned on acceptance of overseas data transfers; the only way to opt out is to stop using the service and close the account.

Interpretive note: The geographic scope (South Korea) is inferred from the clause name and document structure; the quoted excerpt itself does not name South Korea. The specific overseas transfers referenced by 'above-stated' are not included in the excerpt.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5148 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

South Korean users who object to overseas transfers of their data have no opt-out mechanism short of stopping use of AWS Services and closing their AWS Account.

How other platforms handle this

Google Cloud Medium

You and your organization's administrator can access several types of Service Data directly from Google Cloud, including your account information, billing contact information, payment and transaction information, as well as product and communication settings and configurations.

Instacart Medium

By providing your mobile phone number, you consent to receive automated text (SMS) messages from Instacart...To opt out, reply STOP. For help, reply HELP or contact us directly...

Notion Medium

If you registered to use Notion's Services with such an email address, but you do not use the Services in connection with your organization...you may transfer your account to a different email address.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If you do not agree with the above-stated overseas transfers, please stop using AWS Services and close your AWS Account.

Excerpt from AWS's Privacy Notice

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 Privacy Notice
Entity
AWS
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 21, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-054773
Document ID
CA-D-00649
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
60c077cc945f7777afbff7484785ed83d3f9ca9a17aa6a3d0e10db08f1273f8b
Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 04:45 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: AWS
Document: AWS Privacy Notice
Record ID: CA-P-054773
Captured: 2026-05-21 04:45:41 UTC
SHA-256: 60c077cc945f7777…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/aws/aws-privacy-notice/provision/CA-P-054773/south-korea-opt-out-requires-account-closure/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does AWS's South Korea opt-out requires account closure clause do?

Continued use of AWS Services in South Korea is conditioned on acceptance of overseas data transfers; the only way to opt out is to stop using the service and close the account.

How does this clause affect you?

South Korean users who object to overseas transfers of their data have no opt-out mechanism short of stopping use of AWS Services and closing their AWS Account.

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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