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API Credentials Must Not Be Stored in Plain Text

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Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1897 other provisions on other platforms.

How other platforms handle this

Instacart Medium

Keep your access credentials secure and notify us promptly if you suspect unauthorized use.

Dropbox Medium

Safeguard your password to the Services, and keep your account information current. Don't share your account credentials or give others access to your account.

Sony PlayStation Medium

All users should safeguard their Account sign-in ID, password, passkey, or other authenticating information and take steps to prevent access to your Account by other persons on any shared devices.

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access credentials may not be stored in configuration files in plain text and may not be transmitted over unencrypted public network connections.

Excerpt from DeepL's Terms and Conditions

Applicable regulations

CFAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
DeepL Terms and Conditions
Entity
DeepL
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-045015
Document ID
CA-D-00449
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
d1609857ce95917e69ae41f91e9eb648d2a71d4094bc790166b60a2ddd87b296
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 23:29 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: DeepL
Document: DeepL Terms and Conditions
Record ID: CA-P-045015
Captured: 2026-05-20 23:29:36 UTC
SHA-256: d1609857ce95917e…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/deepl/deepl-terms-and-conditions/provision/CA-P-045015/api-credentials-must-not-be-stored-in-plain-text/
Accessed: July 30, 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 DeepL's API Credentials Must Not Be Stored in Plain Text clause do?

The clause states: “access credentials may not be stored in configuration files in plain text and may not be transmitted over unencrypted public network connections.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 265 platforms. See the full comparison.

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