“Google will allow Customer or a third party auditor appointed by Customer to conduct audits (including inspections) to verify Google's compliance with its obligations under these Data Processing Terms”
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The clause gives the Customer an enforceable right to independently verify Google Ads' data protection compliance, rather than relying solely on Google Ads' self-reporting.
Customers have a right to audit Google Ads' compliance, including through third-party auditors they appoint.
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"Google will allow Customer or a third party auditor appointed by Customer to conduct audits (including inspections) to verify Google's compliance with its obligations under these Data Processing TermsExcerpt from Google Ads's Data Processing Terms
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The clause gives the Customer an enforceable right to independently verify Google Ads' data protection compliance, rather than relying solely on Google Ads' self-reporting.
Customers have a right to audit Google Ads' compliance, including through third-party auditors they appoint.
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