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Mistral AI remains liable for Subprocessor data protection failures

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This retained liability means that engaging Subprocessors does not transfer legal accountability away from Mistral AI toward Customer, preserving Customer's ability to hold Mistral AI responsible for Subprocessor failures.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If a Subprocessor fails its data protection obligations for relevant Processing activities, Customer can hold Mistral AI liable rather than being required to pursue the Subprocessor directly.

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Mistral AI will remain liable to Customer if such Subprocessor fails to fulfill its data protection obligations with regard to the relevant Processing activities under the DPA.

— Excerpt from Mistral AI's Mistral AI Data Processing Addendum

Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

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Mistral AI Data Processing Addendum
Entity
Mistral AI
Document last updated
May 11, 2026
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May 11, 2026
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May 11, 2026
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CA-P-061950
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CA-D-00771
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May 11, 2026 11:22 UTC
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Document: Mistral AI Data Processing Addendum
Record ID: CA-P-061950
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/mistral-ai/mistral-ai-data-processing-addendum/provision/CA-P-061950/mistral-ai-remains-liable-for-subprocessor-data-protection-failures/
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mistral AI's Mistral AI remains liable for Subprocessor data protection failures clause do?

This retained liability means that engaging Subprocessors does not transfer legal accountability away from Mistral AI toward Customer, preserving Customer's ability to hold Mistral AI responsible for Subprocessor failures.

How does this clause affect you?

If a Subprocessor fails its data protection obligations for relevant Processing activities, Customer can hold Mistral AI liable rather than being required to pursue the Subprocessor directly.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

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