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Data Processing Addendum and GDPR Compliance Infrastructure

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What it is

Notion provides a Data Processing Addendum (DPA) and publishes a list of third-party sub-processors for enterprise customers who need GDPR-compliant data processing arrangements.

This analysis describes what Notion'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)

EU/EEA organizations and any organization processing EU personal data through Notion must have a valid DPA in place under GDPR; the existence of a published Sub-processors list enables customers to assess third-party data sharing and object to new sub-processors.

Interpretive note: The specific terms of the DPA including audit rights, breach notification timelines, and cross-border transfer mechanisms cannot be assessed from this index page and require review of the full DPA document.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Enterprise customers in the EU or those processing EU personal data can execute Notion's DPA to establish a GDPR-compliant processing relationship; individual consumers benefit indirectly from the sub-processor transparency this framework provides.

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.
  • Export Your Data
    EU/EEA business customers should contact Notion to request or execute the Data Processing Addendum. Visit notion.so/contact and submit a request referencing the DPA. Review the Sub-processors list linked from the Terms and Privacy page before finalizing the DPA.

How other platforms handle this

Miro Medium

Miro's processing of personal data on behalf of customers is governed by the Customer Data Processing Addendum, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. A current list of subprocessors used by Miro is available at miro.com/legal/subprocessors-list/ and is updated from time to time.

Meta Medium

We may access, preserve, and share information with regulators, law enforcement, or others if we believe it is reasonably necessary to: detect, prevent, and address fraud and other illegal activity; protect ourselves, you, and others, including as part of investigations; and prevent death or imminen...

Mistral AI Medium

Customer authorized Mistral AI to transfer Personal Data to any country deemed to have an adequate level of data protection by the European Commission. Customer also authorizes Mistral AI to perform International Data Transfers to (a) on the basis of adequate safeguards in accordance with Applicable...

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Data Processing Addendum | Sub-processors

— Excerpt from Notion's Notion Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The DPA directly implicates GDPR Article 28, which mandates written contracts between data controllers and processors. The Sub-processors list is relevant to GDPR Article 28(2), which requires processors to obtain controller authorization before engaging sub-processors. UK GDPR imposes equivalent requirements for UK-based organizations. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The provision of a DPA is a positive compliance signal, but the adequacy of that DPA's specific terms (security obligations, audit rights, breach notification timelines, data return or deletion upon termination) requires individual review. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU/EEA and UK organizations face mandatory DPA requirements; organizations in Switzerland face Swiss DPA requirements. US organizations in regulated industries such as healthcare or financial services may also need DPA-equivalent provisions for their own compliance frameworks. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Procurement teams should execute the DPA before processing any personal data in Notion at an organizational level. The Sub-processors list should be reviewed against internal vendor approval processes, and teams should confirm whether Notion's DPA includes notification rights when sub-processors change. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should verify the DPA includes adequate provisions for data subject rights fulfillment, cross-border transfer mechanisms (Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent), security obligations, and audit rights. The Sub-processors list should be incorporated into the organization's data mapping documentation.

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Applicable agencies

  • State AG
    EU Data Protection Authorities (via State_AG as closest available category) have jurisdiction over GDPR compliance, including DPA adequacy and sub-processor obligations.
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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
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
Notion Terms of Service
Entity
Notion
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
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May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-009751
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Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 22:09 UTC
Methodology
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Entity: Notion
Document: Notion Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-009751
Captured: 2026-05-10 22:09:17 UTC
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/notion/notion-terms-of-service/data-processing-addendum-and-gdpr-compliance-infrastructure/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Notion's Data Processing Addendum and GDPR Compliance Infrastructure clause do?

EU/EEA organizations and any organization processing EU personal data through Notion must have a valid DPA in place under GDPR; the existence of a published Sub-processors list enables customers to assess third-party data sharing and object to new sub-processors.

How does this clause affect you?

Enterprise customers in the EU or those processing EU personal data can execute Notion's DPA to establish a GDPR-compliant processing relationship; individual consumers benefit indirectly from the sub-processor transparency this framework provides.

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