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Security Limitation Disclaimer

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What it is

The policy states that Modal Labs uses commercially acceptable means to protect personal information but does not guarantee absolute security against data breaches or unauthorized access.

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This analysis describes what Modal'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)

The provision establishes a security standard of 'commercially acceptable means' without defining that standard or describing specific technical or organizational measures in place, which may be insufficient to satisfy GDPR's requirement for appropriate technical and organizational security measures.

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Interpretive note: The standard of 'commercially acceptable means' is undefined in the document, making assessment of actual security measures indeterminate from this provision alone.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, Modal Labs does not guarantee the security of personal information transmitted to or stored by the service, and the security standard applied is described only as 'commercially acceptable means' without further specification.

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We value your trust in providing us your Personal Information, thus we are striving to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. But remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Excerpt from Modal's Privacy Policy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: GDPR requires that controllers implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk.

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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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Provision details

Document information
Document
Modal Privacy Policy
Entity
Modal
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 12, 2026
Last verified
July 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-074554
Document ID
CA-D-00654
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
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Content hash (SHA-256)
c7af78f0b8ab494da63e4f634aa0d98bc22275059236b7b6ec58af13222e3ca4
Analysis generated
July 12, 2026 17:47 UTC
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Citation Record
Entity: Modal
Document: Modal Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-074554
Captured: 2026-07-12 17:47:25 UTC
SHA-256: c7af78f0b8ab494d…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/modal/modal-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-074554/security-limitation-disclaimer/
Accessed: Sept. 26, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Modal's Security Limitation Disclaimer clause do?

The provision establishes a security standard of 'commercially acceptable means' without defining that standard or describing specific technical or organizational measures in place, which may be insufficient to satisfy GDPR's requirement for appropriate technical and organizational security measures.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, Modal Labs does not guarantee the security of personal information transmitted to or stored by the service, and the security standard applied is described only as 'commercially acceptable means' without further specification.

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