Which regulatory agencies enforce this type of clause?

{'agency': 'FTC', 'reason': 'The FTC regulates data sharing with third parties under Section 5 of the FTC Act and has taken action against companies that share consumer data with processors without adequate controls.', 'complaint_url': 'https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/'}

What is the severity of this clause?

ConductAtlas classifies this Third-Party Data Sharing with Service Providers clause as medium severity. Severity reflects the magnitude of rights affected, the breadth of users impacted, and the degree of discretion the platform retains.

Do other platforms have similar clauses?

Yes. ConductAtlas has identified similar Third-Party Data Sharing with Service Providers clauses across approximately 1 other tracked platforms. You can compare how platforms differ on this clause type in the cross-platform comparison view.

Third-Party Data Sharing with Service Providers — DeepL

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What it is

DeepL shares your personal data with carefully vetted external companies that help run its services, but those companies are only allowed to use your data for DeepL's purposes, not their own.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your personal data, including potentially translation inputs, is shared with third-party service providers under contractual controls, but the specific identities of these providers are not listed in the policy for free-tier users.

Cross-platform context

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

Users should know that their data is shared with third-party processors, though DeepL states these are contractually bound and cannot use the data independently.

View original clause language

We share your personal data with third-party service providers who process personal data on our behalf in order to provide our services. These service providers are carefully selected and are contractually required to treat your personal data confidentially and only process it in accordance with our instructions. They are not permitted to use your personal data for their own purposes.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Third-party processor relationships are governed by GDPR Art. 28, which requires a written contract specifying the processor's obligations. Art. 4(10) defines processors; Art. 28(3) specifies mandatory contractual clauses. Sub-processor engagement requires controller notification under Art. 28(2). CCPA §1798.140 defines 'service providers' with parallel restrictions. (2)

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Applicable agencies

FTC

The FTC regulates data sharing with third parties under Section 5 of the FTC Act and has taken action against companies that share consumer data with processors without adequate controls.
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Provision details

Document information

Document

DeepL Privacy Policy

Entity

DeepL

Document last updated

April 29, 2026

Tracking information

First tracked

April 30, 2026

Last verified

April 30, 2026

Record ID

CA-P-004055

Document ID

CA-D-00448

Evidence Provenance

Source URL

https://www.deepl.com/en/privacy

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SHA-256

1d621c54ed3a19fc9ce7b2fc58fa1eb740cb4e4b7669ebdc020370950f152344

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How to Cite

ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: DeepL | Document: DeepL Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-004055
Captured: 2026-04-30 05:39:12 UTC | SHA-256: 1d621c54ed3a19fc…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/deepl/deepl-privacy-policy/third-party-data-sharing-with-service-providers/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

Classification

Severity

Medium

Third-Party Data Sharing with Service Providers