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Google must notify Customer of Data Incident promptly

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 273 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

When must Google Ads notify the Customer of a Data Incident?
Google Ads must notify the Customer of a Data Incident promptly and without undue delay upon becoming aware of it.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause establishes a binding notification obligation triggered by Google Ads' awareness of a Data Incident, enabling the Customer to respond without delay.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1423 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Customers are entitled to prompt notification from Google Ads as soon as Google Ads becomes aware of a Data Incident.

How other platforms handle this

Glassdoor Medium

In certain situations, Glassdoor may be required to disclose personal data in response to lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.

Shopify Medium

If you would like to submit a legally binding request to demand someone else's Personal Data (for example, if you have a subpoena or court order), please review our Guidelines for Legal Requests.

Grubhub Medium

your Review must clearly disclose any "material connection" you may have with Grubhub or the Merchant

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If Google becomes aware of a Data Incident, Google will: (a) notify Customer of the Data Incident promptly and without undue delay; and (b) promptly take reasonable steps to minimise harm and secure Customer Personal Data.

Excerpt from Google Ads's Data Processing Terms

Provision details

Document information
Document
Google Ads Data Processing Terms
Entity
Google Ads
Document last updated
May 20, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-062791
Document ID
CA-D-00859
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
1dbad9ea13c36a8ea1ba2fc334abc4006f4d985cc2e91b93e8c63a28d1bffafc
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 12:57 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Google Ads
Document: Google Ads Data Processing Terms
Record ID: CA-P-062791
Captured: 2026-05-20 12:57:20 UTC
SHA-256: 1dbad9ea13c36a8e…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/google-ads/google-ads-data-processing-terms/provision/CA-P-062791/google-must-notify-customer-of-data-incident-promptly/
Accessed: Aug. 19, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Google Ads's Google must notify Customer of Data Incident promptly clause do?

The clause establishes a binding notification obligation triggered by Google Ads' awareness of a Data Incident, enabling the Customer to respond without delay.

How does this clause affect you?

Customers are entitled to prompt notification from Google Ads as soon as Google Ads becomes aware of a Data Incident.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 273 platforms. See the full comparison.

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