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Customer-Elected Sub-processors (WorkOS, Merge API, Pylon Labs)

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What it is

The document states that WorkOS (cross-domain identity management) and Merge API (infrastructure management via Connectors) are engaged only when the customer elects to use those features. Pylon Labs is engaged only when the customer elects premium support. These sub-processors do not process Customer Data by default.

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes that three sub-processors are conditionally engaged based on feature or support tier elections, meaning the applicable sub-processor set varies by customer configuration. Compliance teams should document which optional features are enabled to maintain accurate sub-processor records.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, WorkOS, Merge API, and Pylon Labs are not engaged as sub-processors unless the customer explicitly enables Connectors, cross-domain identity features, or premium support, respectively. Customers who have not activated these features are not subject to data processing by these entities.

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** At election of customer ***At election of customer; applicable to premium support only

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Document information
Document
OpenAI Sub-Processor List
Entity
OpenAI
Document last updated
July 6, 2026
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First tracked
July 6, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015644
Document ID
CA-D-00928
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Analysis generated
July 6, 2026 23:01 UTC
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Entity: OpenAI
Document: OpenAI Sub-Processor List
Record ID: CA-P-015644
Captured: 2026-07-06 23:01:36 UTC
SHA-256: a031cf75d704b4e3…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/openai/openai-sub-processor-list/provision/CA-P-015644/customer-elected-sub-processors-workos-merge-api-pylon-labs/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does OpenAI's Customer-Elected Sub-processors (WorkOS, Merge API, Pylon Labs) clause do?

This provision establishes that three sub-processors are conditionally engaged based on feature or support tier elections, meaning the applicable sub-processor set varies by customer configuration. Compliance teams should document which optional features are enabled to maintain accurate sub-processor records.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, WorkOS, Merge API, and Pylon Labs are not engaged as sub-processors unless the customer explicitly enables Connectors, cross-domain identity features, or premium support, respectively. Customers who have not activated these features are not subject to data processing by these entities.

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