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Private GPT moderation requires customer initiation

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Generated by a model from the captured document; not read by a person

OpenAI does not proactively moderate private GPTs; moderation is contingent on customer action, meaning problematic private GPTs may go unreviewed without a customer-initiated report.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Generated by a model from the captured document; not read by a person

If a GPT is kept private to your individual account or workspace, OpenAI will not moderate it unless your organization initiates the process.

How other platforms handle this

Character.AI

Our systems filter illegal or harmful content through both automated moderation and human review, while our AI models are designed with filters and limits to prevent inappropriate outputs.

Mistral AI

Mistral AI may use automated tools, including algorithmic systems, to assist with the detection, identification, and moderation of content that may violate these Additional Terms, the Usage Policy or applicable law.

Kling AI

To ensure the safety, security and stability of Kling AI, we may scan, analyze, and review User Content to detect and combat harmful activity and content, frauds, illegal activity or content on this Platform.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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For GPTs that are kept private to an individual or workspace, moderation activities must be initiated by the Customer, for instance if a user within the Customer's workspace reports the GPT...

Excerpt from OpenAI's Sub-Processor List

Provision details

Document information
Document
OpenAI Sub-Processor List
Entity
OpenAI
Date stated by the document
Oct. 14, 2026
As printed in OpenAI’s text (version CA-V-007534), not a ConductAtlas date.
Tracking information
First captured by ConductAtlas
July 6, 2026
Text quoted from version
CA-V-005774, captured Aug. 14, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-069990
Document ID
CA-D-000928
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Extracted-text SHA-256 (version CA-V-005774)
2007f77524532432cd3b5bebbd4a66ca73131eca6a09f65aa148e7ccf545cb78
Analysis generated
July 6, 2026 23:01 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Excerpt found in version CA-V-005774, captured Aug. 14, 2026 (checked Oct. 5, 2026)
Not the current version. The document's current version is CA-V-007534, captured Oct. 15, 2026; this clause has not been re-checked against it.
Citation Record
Entity: OpenAI
Document: OpenAI Sub-Processor List
Record ID: CA-P-069990
Version: CA-V-005774
Captured: 2026-08-14 00:07:28 UTC
SHA-256: 2007f77524532432…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/openai/openai-sub-processor-list/provision/CA-P-069990/private-gpt-moderation-requires-customer-initiation/
Accessed: Oct. 24, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does OpenAI's Private GPT moderation requires customer initiation clause do?

OpenAI does not proactively moderate private GPTs; moderation is contingent on customer action, meaning problematic private GPTs may go unreviewed without a customer-initiated report.

How does this clause affect you?

If a GPT is kept private to your individual account or workspace, OpenAI will not moderate it unless your organization initiates the process.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 139 platforms. See the full comparison.

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