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Google processes Customer Data only per Cloud Data Processing Addendum

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause binds Google Cloud to a defined processing document and prohibits any use of customer data beyond that scope, providing a contractual ceiling on how customer data may be handled.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Customers' data will not be accessed, used, or processed by Google Cloud for any purpose outside what the Cloud Data Processing Addendum specifies.

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Square Medium

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Google will only access, use, and otherwise process Customer Data in accordance with the Cloud Data Processing Addendum and will not access, use, or process Customer Data for any other purpose.

— Excerpt from Google Cloud's Google Cloud Terms

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
Google Cloud Terms
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-055993
Document ID
CA-D-00646
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
f6632267e31798bebd26c9efe2d8ff208cbc5157a1e135e65a34d83f54b90b18
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 19:20 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Google Cloud
Document: Google Cloud Terms
Record ID: CA-P-055993
Captured: 2026-05-07 19:20:38 UTC
SHA-256: f6632267e31798be…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/google-cloud/google-cloud-terms/provision/CA-P-055993/google-processes-customer-data-only-per-cloud-data-processing-addendum/
Accessed: July 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 Google processes Customer Data only per Cloud Data Processing Addendum clause do?

This clause binds Google Cloud to a defined processing document and prohibits any use of customer data beyond that scope, providing a contractual ceiling on how customer data may be handled.

How does this clause affect you?

Customers' data will not be accessed, used, or processed by Google Cloud for any purpose outside what the Cloud Data Processing Addendum specifies.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 280 platforms. See the full comparison.

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