NVIDIA's software collects and sends data about how you use it and how it performs back to NVIDIA, and NVIDIA can use that data to improve its products.
This analysis describes what NVIDIA NIM'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
The agreement authorizes collection of usage, diagnostic, and telemetry data from deployed software instances without specifying granular data categories, retention periods, or whether NVIDIA acts as a data processor or independent data controller with respect to this data.
Interpretive note: The provision does not specify granular telemetry data categories, whether NVIDIA acts as processor or controller, or what configuration options exist to limit collection; the compliance implications depend on deployment context and jurisdiction.
Removal of explicit telemetry disclosure provision obscures data collection practices that were previously transparent.
View full change record →Organizations deploying NIM will have usage and diagnostic data transmitted to NVIDIA under this provision; the agreement does not specify what categories of telemetry are collected, how long data is retained, or what controls are available to limit collection.
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"The Software may collect and transmit information about the use of the Software and its performance to NVIDIA. This may include usage data, diagnostic information, and telemetry data. You agree that NVIDIA may use this information to improve its products and services.Excerpt from NVIDIA NIM's Terms of Use
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision requires evaluation under GDPR Articles 13-14 (transparency obligations), Article 28 (processor agreements), and potentially Article 6 (lawful basis for processing) for EU-based deployers.
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The agreement authorizes collection of usage, diagnostic, and telemetry data from deployed software instances without specifying granular data categories, retention periods, or whether NVIDIA acts as a data processor or independent data controller with respect to this data.
Organizations deploying NIM will have usage and diagnostic data transmitted to NVIDIA under this provision; the agreement does not specify what categories of telemetry are collected, how long data is retained, or what controls are available to limit collection.
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