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DPF Onward Transfer Liability

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What it is

Under the Data Privacy Framework, Fastly assumes liability for personal data transferred to third-party agents if those agents process the data inconsistently with DPF principles, unless Fastly can demonstrate it bears no responsibility for the non-compliant processing.

This analysis describes what Fastly'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)

This provision describes Fastly's stated liability posture for onward transfers under the DPF, placing the burden on Fastly to disprove responsibility for agent non-compliance rather than on the data subject to establish liability.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, individuals whose personal data is transferred from Fastly to third-party agents under the DPF frameworks retain the benefit of Fastly's liability commitment for processing inconsistencies, subject to Fastly's ability to demonstrate it was not responsible for the relevant event.

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Fastly is liable for the processing of personal information it receives under the Frameworks' principles and subsequently transfers to a third party acting as an agent on its behalf. Fastly shall remain liable under the Frameworks' principles if its agent processes such personal information in a manner inconsistent with the Frameworks' principles unless Fastly proves that it is not responsible for the event giving rise to the damage.

Excerpt from Fastly's Privacy Policy

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  • 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
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Fastly Privacy Policy
Entity
Fastly
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-016158
Document ID
CA-D-00676
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
3c71a4823fe9dcef89423150ae9436e908ffb74d5c40a1e3f639b91d4d87d224
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 15:45 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Fastly
Document: Fastly Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-016158
Captured: 2026-05-08 15:45:23 UTC
SHA-256: 3c71a4823fe9dcef…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/fastly/fastly-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-016158/dpf-onward-transfer-liability/
Accessed: Aug. 11, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Fastly's DPF Onward Transfer Liability clause do?

This provision describes Fastly's stated liability posture for onward transfers under the DPF, placing the burden on Fastly to disprove responsibility for agent non-compliance rather than on the data subject to establish liability.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, individuals whose personal data is transferred from Fastly to third-party agents under the DPF frameworks retain the benefit of Fastly's liability commitment for processing inconsistencies, subject to Fastly's ability to demonstrate it was not responsible for the relevant event.

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