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Data Processing and Privacy Obligations

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause allocates data protection compliance responsibilities to the customer rather than Google, establishing the customer as the party responsible for ensuring lawful processing and user transparency. The incorporation of the Data Processing Addendum creates a separate contractual framework governing the specifics of data handling obligations.

Change history

removed May 15, 2026

Removal of explicit DPA requirement from core terms suggests data protection obligations may have been moved to separate addendum or additional terms document.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

End users of customer implementations receive notice obligations and data protection safeguards through the customer's compliance with applicable laws and the terms of the Data Processing Addendum. The provision establishes that customers must provide adequate disclosure to end users regarding how their data is collected and used through the Maps API.

How other platforms handle this

MetaMask Medium

We may share your personal information with our affiliates, meaning entities that control, are controlled by, or are under common control with Consensys. We also share information with service providers who assist in operating our services, subject to confidentiality obligations.

Ledger Medium

At Ledger, earning and maintaining our users' trust is a top priority. That's why we are deeply committed not only to protecting your privacy and securing your personal data, but also to being fully transparent about how we handle it.

Target Medium

RedCard. We share information with our financial partners to operate the Target RedCard program.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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To the extent that Customer's Maps API Implementation involves the processing of personal data, Customer agrees to comply with applicable data protection laws and to provide adequate notice to end users regarding the collection and use of their data. The Google Cloud Data Processing Addendum is incorporated by reference where applicable.

— Excerpt from Google Maps's Google Maps Platform Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
DMA
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Google Maps Platform Terms of Service
Entity
Google Maps
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-002380
Document ID
CA-D-00324
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
dd049d13b85dd1b48852dde03763de391e8cb273537fb18257a28141edb01178
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 23:39 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Google Maps
Document: Google Maps Platform Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-002380
Captured: 2026-05-20 23:39:03 UTC
SHA-256: dd049d13b85dd1b4…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/google-maps/google-maps-platform-terms-of-service/data-processing-and-privacy-obligations/
Accessed: June 15, 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 Maps's Data Processing and Privacy Obligations clause do?

This clause allocates data protection compliance responsibilities to the customer rather than Google, establishing the customer as the party responsible for ensuring lawful processing and user transparency. The incorporation of the Data Processing Addendum creates a separate contractual framework governing the specifics of data handling obligations.

How does this clause affect you?

End users of customer implementations receive notice obligations and data protection safeguards through the customer's compliance with applicable laws and the terms of the Data Processing Addendum. The provision establishes that customers must provide adequate disclosure to end users regarding how their data is collected and used through the Maps API.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 6 platforms. See the full comparison.

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No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google Maps.