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GDPR Legal Bases for AI Development Processing

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What it is

The policy asserts legitimate interests under GDPR Article 6(1)(f) as the legal basis for using all categories of collected data, including user content, to develop and improve AI models.

This analysis describes what Grammarly'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes legitimate interests as the sole GDPR legal basis for AI development processing across all data categories, including user content such as emails and documents; users in the EEA and UK have the right to object to processing on this basis under GDPR Article 21.

Interpretive note: The adequacy of legitimate interests as a GDPR legal basis for AI training using all data categories, including user content, is subject to evolving regulatory guidance from EEA data protection authorities and has not been definitively established through enforcement decisions.

Recent Activity

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Medium Jul 7, 2026

The updated policy now discloses that Grammarly collects voice data if you use transcription or Notetaker features, including recordings of other participants, and expands its list of collected content to explicitly include screen content and web pages. For users whose accounts are managed by an organization (employer, school, or other entity), the policy clarifies that Grammarly's privacy terms do not apply to the content you upload or output—your organization's privacy terms govern that data instead. This means organizational account users should review their organization's privacy policies rather than relying on Grammarly's policy to understand how their work or educational data is handled.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this provision, all categories of personal data including user content may be processed for AI development purposes on the basis of Superhuman's asserted legitimate interests under GDPR Article 6(1)(f). EEA and UK users have the right to object to this processing, and users globally may exercise the account-level AI training opt-out described separately in the policy.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    EEA and UK users wishing to formally object to AI development processing under GDPR Article 21 may submit an objection by emailing privacy@superhuman.com. Additionally, adjust the AI training control in account settings as described in the policy.

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To develop and improve AI: All categories of data. We have a legitimate interest in operating and improving our services and developing new products through the use of AI (Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR/ UK GDPR).

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: GDPR Article 6(1)(f) requires that processing based on legitimate interests pass a three-part test: the interest must be legitimate, processing must be necessary, and the controller's interests must not be overridden by …

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  • 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Grammarly's GDPR Legal Bases for AI Development Processing clause do?

This provision establishes legitimate interests as the sole GDPR legal basis for AI development processing across all data categories, including user content such as emails and documents; users in the EEA and UK have the right to object to processing on this basis under GDPR Article 21.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this provision, all categories of personal data including user content may be processed for AI development purposes on the basis of Superhuman's asserted legitimate interests under GDPR Article 6(1)(f). EEA and UK users have the right to object to this processing, and users globally may exercise the account-level AI training opt-out described separately in the policy.

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