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GDPR Data Controller and Representative Designation

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What it is

Glassdoor has formally designated legal entities to represent it under GDPR for users in the UK and EU, meaning those users have specific data rights they can exercise against these named entities.

This analysis describes what Glassdoor'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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Naming specific GDPR representatives means EU and UK users have clear entities to contact with data rights requests, complaints, or regulatory concerns, which is a meaningful compliance commitment.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium Apr 23, 2026

The updated policy grants EU, UK, and Swiss residents explicit rights to request access to their personal data held by Glassdoor in the United States, and to correct, amend, or delete that data. Glassdoor commits to responding to deletion requests within a reasonable timeframe and to obtaining explicit consent before sharing sensitive data with third parties or using data for purposes beyond the original collection. You can exercise these rights by following the instructions in the 'Controlling Your Personal Data' section of the policy.

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High Mar 19, 2026

The updated privacy policy removes explicit language granting users the right to correct, amend, or delete personal information held by Glassdoor. It also eliminates the documented right to opt-out before data is shared with third parties or used for purposes beyond the original collection. Previously, users could request limits on data use and disclosure; this right is no longer stated in the policy. Instead, the updated terms establish binding arbitration as the mechanism for resolving privacy complaints. Under the revised policy, users who have unresolved privacy concerns may invoke binding arbitration through TrustArc, but they no longer have contractually documented access to data correction, deletion, opt-out, or use-limitation mechanisms.

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Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
May 9, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Change history

modified Jul 2, 2026

Renamed from 'GDPR Dual-Representative Structure' with empty excerpt to current version that explicitly designates Glassdoor LLC as data controller and names specific UK and EU GDPR representatives.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

EU users can direct GDPR data rights requests (access, deletion, portability, objection) to Glassdoor Hiring Solutions Ireland Ltd., and UK users can direct requests to Glassdoor Global Ltd., giving users specific and named points of contact for data rights enforcement.

How other platforms handle this

ZipRecruiter Medium

Where ZipRecruiter processes your Personal Data in the capacity of a service provider (data processor), and you seek access, or want to correct, amend, or delete your Personal Data...we will provide you with the data controller's contact information, so you can contact them directly.

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.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Glassdoor LLC is the data controller for our services. Our representative in the UK for GDPR: Glassdoor Global Ltd. Our representative in the EU for GDPR: Glassdoor Hiring Solutions Ireland Ltd.

Excerpt from Glassdoor's Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: GDPR Article 27 requires non-EU/UK established controllers with EU/UK processing activities to designate a representative in each jurisdiction.

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Applicable agencies

  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
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
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Glassdoor Privacy Policy
Entity
Glassdoor
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 9, 2026
Last verified
May 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-007148
Document ID
CA-D-00156
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
2329494347aff6e7bbcf6f8e7636d842732763f76f994262bac9365b89daa06f
Analysis generated
May 9, 2026 15:12 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Glassdoor
Document: Glassdoor Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-007148
Captured: 2026-05-09 15:12:51 UTC
SHA-256: 2329494347aff6e7…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/glassdoor/glassdoor-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-007148/gdpr-data-controller-and-representative-designation/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 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 Glassdoor's GDPR Data Controller and Representative Designation clause do?

Naming specific GDPR representatives means EU and UK users have clear entities to contact with data rights requests, complaints, or regulatory concerns, which is a meaningful compliance commitment.

How does this clause affect you?

EU users can direct GDPR data rights requests (access, deletion, portability, objection) to Glassdoor Hiring Solutions Ireland Ltd., and UK users can direct requests to Glassdoor Global Ltd., giving users specific and named points of contact for data rights enforcement.

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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