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Platform Customer Data Carve-Out

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What it is

If your company uses Databricks' platform to process data, that data is covered by a separate contract with Databricks, not this privacy policy. This notice only covers information Databricks collects directly about you as a visitor, prospect, or contact.

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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Enterprise customers cannot rely on this public privacy notice to understand how their platform data is protected. The actual obligations and rights depend on separately negotiated contract terms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If you interact with Databricks as a business customer whose organization processes data on the Databricks platform, your data rights and Databricks' obligations regarding that data are governed by a DPA, not this notice, meaning you need to review a separate document to understand your protections.

How other platforms handle this

Square Medium

to request that your data be transferred to a third party (data portability)

Google Cloud Medium

Your organization may allow you to access and export your data in order to back it up or transfer it to a service outside of Google.

Roblox Medium

Further, you may take legal actions in relation to any potential breach of your rights regarding the processing of your Personal Information, as well as to lodge complaints before the competent data prot...

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The data that Databricks' customers process using Databricks products or services is governed by the applicable customer agreement and Data Processing Addendum, not this Privacy Notice.

Excerpt from Databricks's Privacy Notice

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This carve-out has direct GDPR Article 28 implications, as it establishes Databricks as a data processor for customer platform data and requires a written data processing agreement.

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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

EU AI Act
European Union
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
Databricks Privacy Notice
Entity
Databricks
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-009269
Document ID
CA-D-00458
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
8ad61e5a97ddff750d7e35a7ef5319c80767171ee7a2438e8fab48db3b504829
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 16:34 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Databricks
Document: Databricks Privacy Notice
Record ID: CA-P-009269
Captured: 2026-05-10 16:34:42 UTC
SHA-256: 8ad61e5a97ddff75…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/databricks/databricks-privacy-notice/provision/CA-P-009269/platform-customer-data-carve-out/
Accessed: Sept. 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Databricks's Platform Customer Data Carve-Out clause do?

Enterprise customers cannot rely on this public privacy notice to understand how their platform data is protected. The actual obligations and rights depend on separately negotiated contract terms.

How does this clause affect you?

If you interact with Databricks as a business customer whose organization processes data on the Databricks platform, your data rights and Databricks' obligations regarding that data are governed by a DPA, not this notice, meaning you need to review a separate document to understand your protections.

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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