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Subprocessors subject to GDPR data protection obligations

High severity Explicit document language Common · 288 of 352 platforms
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Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4429 other provisions on other platforms.

How other platforms handle this

Ancestry Medium

These companies are subject to contractual obligations governing privacy, data security, and confidentiality consistent with applicable laws.

Oura Medium

We also require these service providers to protect your personal information to at least the same standards that we do.

Tinder Medium

we may share data between our affiliates for the safety and security of our users and may take necessary actions if we believe you have violated these Terms, including banning you from our Services and/or our affiliates' services...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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When engaging any Subprocessor, Google will ensure via a written contract that if the processing of Customer Personal Data is subject to European Data Protection Legislation, the data protection obligations in these Data Processing Terms... are imposed on the Subprocessor.

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-062837
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-062837
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-062837/subprocessors-subject-to-gdpr-data-protection-obligations/
Accessed: Aug. 19, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Google Ads's Subprocessors subject to GDPR data protection obligations clause do?

The clause states: “When engaging any Subprocessor, Google will ensure via a written contract that if the processing of Customer Personal Data is subject to European Data Protection Legislation, the data protection obligations in these Data Processing Terms... are imposed on the Subprocessor.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 288 platforms. See the full comparison.

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