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Sub-Processor Disclosure and Data Processing Agreements

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The provision operationalizes Glean's responsibility for sub-processor oversight by requiring contractual commitments around data limitation and security with downstream processors. The disclosure mechanism allows data subjects to identify which entities process their personal data on Glean's behalf.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users can request or access Glean's sub-processor list to determine which third parties process their personal data under contractual restrictions. The terms establish that sub-processors operate under data processing agreements that limit their use of personal data to Glean's instructions and require security implementation.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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When Glean engages sub-processors to process personal data on its behalf, Glean enters into data processing agreements with those sub-processors that require them to process personal data only as instructed and to implement appropriate security measures. A list of Glean's sub-processors is available upon request or through our website.

— Excerpt from Glean's Glean Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
EU AI Act - High Risk Provisions
EU
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
Glean Privacy Policy
Entity
Glean
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 30, 2026
Last verified
May 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-004385
Document ID
CA-D-00505
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
bf35161360eff21ce3dcd83598198afb291214ea440a7d5ff199884f65aef203
Analysis generated
April 30, 2026 09:15 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Glean
Document: Glean Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-004385
Captured: 2026-04-30 09:15:11 UTC
SHA-256: bf35161360eff21c…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/glean/glean-privacy-policy/sub-processor-disclosure-and-data-processing-agreements/
Accessed: June 18, 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 Glean's Sub-Processor Disclosure and Data Processing Agreements clause do?

The provision operationalizes Glean's responsibility for sub-processor oversight by requiring contractual commitments around data limitation and security with downstream processors. The disclosure mechanism allows data subjects to identify which entities process their personal data on Glean's behalf.

How does this clause affect you?

Users can request or access Glean's sub-processor list to determine which third parties process their personal data under contractual restrictions. The terms establish that sub-processors operate under data processing agreements that limit their use of personal data to Glean's instructions and require security implementation.

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