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Customer Support Data Processing Scope

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What it is

The document states that customer support sub-processors (Intercom, Salesforce, TaskUs, Accenture, Pylon Labs) only process Customer Data to the extent the customer explicitly elects to share it during a support interaction. Processing is not automatic and is conditioned on customer-initiated disclosure.

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes that customer support data processing is conditional on customer action, limiting the default exposure of Customer Data to support sub-processors. Enterprise customers should communicate this condition to internal teams managing support interactions to avoid inadvertent disclosure of sensitive data.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, Customer Data is shared with customer support sub-processors including TaskUs, Accenture, Intercom, Salesforce, and Pylon Labs only when the customer explicitly provides it during a support case. The document does not authorize automatic or background sharing of Customer Data for support purposes.

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Customer Support services are initiated by the Customer, and Customer Data is only processed to the extent Customer explicitly elects to share such data in the course of the support case.

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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.
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Provision details

Document information
Document
OpenAI Sub-Processor List
Entity
OpenAI
Document last updated
July 6, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 6, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015643
Document ID
CA-D-00928
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Source URL
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Content hash (SHA-256)
a031cf75d704b4e3de0cedb3ff0a622f189068f774fcde7f6f76c2a0b6251ac3
Analysis generated
July 6, 2026 23:01 UTC
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Citation Record
Entity: OpenAI
Document: OpenAI Sub-Processor List
Record ID: CA-P-015643
Captured: 2026-07-06 23:01:36 UTC
SHA-256: a031cf75d704b4e3…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/openai/openai-sub-processor-list/provision/CA-P-015643/customer-support-data-processing-scope/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 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 Customer Support Data Processing Scope clause do?

This provision establishes that customer support data processing is conditional on customer action, limiting the default exposure of Customer Data to support sub-processors. Enterprise customers should communicate this condition to internal teams managing support interactions to avoid inadvertent disclosure of sensitive data.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, Customer Data is shared with customer support sub-processors including TaskUs, Accenture, Intercom, Salesforce, and Pylon Labs only when the customer explicitly provides it during a support case. The document does not authorize automatic or background sharing of Customer Data for support purposes.

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