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This analysis describes what Databricks'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
The requirement for a legal basis before collection is a substantive legal constraint on Databricks' data collection practices, and the applicable basis varies by situation rather than being fixed.
Interpretive note: The excerpt does not explicitly name EU, UK, or Swiss users—the clause name attributes this scope, but the quoted language does not. The canonical claim reflects this scope as stated in the clause name; however, the evidence span alone does not confirm the geographic limitation. Confidence is medium for that reason.
Databricks must have a legal basis before collecting your personal information, and that basis will depend on what information is collected and in what context.
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"We only collect your personal information if we have a legal basis for doing so. The legal basis that we rely on depends on the personal information concerned and the specific context in which we collect itExcerpt from Databricks's Privacy Notice
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The requirement for a legal basis before collection is a substantive legal constraint on Databricks' data collection practices, and the applicable basis varies by situation rather than being fixed.
Databricks must have a legal basis before collecting your personal information, and that basis will depend on what information is collected and in what context.
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