Box describes how it handles personal data in a separate Privacy Policy, and if you are subject to data protection laws like GDPR, a separate Data Processing Agreement governs how Box handles your data.
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Organizations subject to GDPR, CCPA, or other data protection laws need to ensure they have executed a Data Processing Agreement with Box, as the standard terms alone may not satisfy regulatory requirements for data processor relationships.
Interpretive note: The adequacy of Box's data transfer mechanisms for EU personal data and the specific terms of Box's Data Processing Agreement require separate review and are not fully addressed in the standard terms of service.
Personal data stored on Box is governed by Box's Privacy Policy and, for regulated users, a separate Data Processing Agreement that must be actively executed and reviewed to ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws.
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"Box's collection and use of personal information in connection with the services is described in Box's Privacy Policy. To the extent that Box processes any personal data on your behalf that is subject to applicable data protection laws, such processing is governed by the Box Data Processing Agreement.— Excerpt from Box's Box Terms of Service
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision directly engages GDPR (Articles 28 and 29 on processor obligations), CCPA (service provider agreement requirements), and potentially HIPAA (Business Associate Agreement requirements for healthcare-sector customers). The FTC Act applies to Box's data practices and any representations made in the Privacy Policy. The provision acknowledges the existence of a separate Data Processing Agreement but does not incorporate its terms into the standard terms of service, meaning organizations must separately obtain and execute that agreement. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: High for regulated-sector customers. The separation of data protection obligations into a standalone Data Processing Agreement means that organizations that rely solely on the standard terms of service may not satisfy their obligations as data controllers under GDPR or as covered entities under HIPAA. The adequacy of Box's DPA for transfers of EU personal data to the US (given Box's US-based operations) requires evaluation under current cross-border transfer frameworks. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU/EEA organizations must execute Box's Data Processing Agreement and assess the adequacy of data transfer mechanisms (Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent) for personal data transferred to Box's US infrastructure. California businesses must ensure that Box qualifies as a service provider under CCPA and that appropriate contractual terms restrict Box's use of personal information. Healthcare-sector customers must execute a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement with Box if Box processes PHI. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Data protection officers and privacy counsel should review Box's DPA, subprocessor list, and security certifications before onboarding. Vendor management processes should include periodic review of Box's subprocessor changes, as GDPR requires controller notification and approval rights for subprocessor additions. Box's data residency options should be evaluated against organizational requirements. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Organizations should conduct a Transfer Impact Assessment for EU personal data processed through Box, ensure that Box's DPA is executed and on file, review Box's ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certifications as part of vendor risk assessment, and establish a process for monitoring Box's subprocessor changes. HIPAA-covered entities must confirm that a Business Associate Agreement is in place before storing any PHI on Box.
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Organizations subject to GDPR, CCPA, or other data protection laws need to ensure they have executed a Data Processing Agreement with Box, as the standard terms alone may not satisfy regulatory requirements for data processor relationships.
Personal data stored on Box is governed by Box's Privacy Policy and, for regulated users, a separate Data Processing Agreement that must be actively executed and reviewed to ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws.
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