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Customer Data Governed by Separate Data Processing Addendum

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What it is

If a business uploads or processes data on Google Cloud, that data is not covered by this privacy notice. Instead, it is governed by a separate contract between Google and that business.

This analysis describes what Google Cloud'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)

This provision means that individuals whose personal data is processed through a Google Cloud-powered application have no direct rights under this public notice; their protections depend entirely on what the deploying business negotiated with Google.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 10, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

End users of business applications built on Google Cloud cannot rely on this notice to understand how their personal data is handled; the operative rules are contained in a private agreement between the business and Google that is not publicly disclosed in this document.

How other platforms handle this

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to request that your data be transferred to a third party (data portability)

Roblox Medium

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Revolut Medium

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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This Privacy Notice does not apply to Customer Data — content that customers provide to Google Cloud for processing on their behalf. The handling of Customer Data is instead governed by the applicable agreement between Google Cloud and the customer, which includes data processing terms.

Excerpt from Google Cloud's Privacy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision directly implicates GDPR Article 28, which requires that processing on behalf of a controller be governed by a binding contract specifying the processor's obligations.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →

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
Google Cloud Privacy
Entity
Google Cloud
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-008050
Document ID
CA-D-00647
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
1b0cea754809f23309bd0b41c47b7a135eae89f484be82873547a12f5a1a6fad
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 16:18 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Google Cloud
Document: Google Cloud Privacy
Record ID: CA-P-008050
Captured: 2026-05-07 16:18:07 UTC
SHA-256: 1b0cea754809f233…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/google-cloud/google-cloud-privacy/provision/CA-P-008050/customer-data-governed-by-separate-data-processing-addendum/
Accessed: Aug. 12, 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 Cloud's Customer Data Governed by Separate Data Processing Addendum clause do?

This provision means that individuals whose personal data is processed through a Google Cloud-powered application have no direct rights under this public notice; their protections depend entirely on what the deploying business negotiated with Google.

How does this clause affect you?

End users of business applications built on Google Cloud cannot rely on this notice to understand how their personal data is handled; the operative rules are contained in a private agreement between the business and Google that is not publicly disclosed in this document.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 289 platforms. See the full comparison.

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