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Standard Contractual Clauses govern affiliate data transfers

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What does OpenAI use as the valid transfer mechanism for data transfers among its affiliates?
OpenAI uses Standard Contractual Clauses as the valid transfer mechanism for data transfers among its affiliates.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Standard Contractual Clauses are the stated legal basis for intra-affiliate data transfers, which determines the framework governing data protection obligations when data moves between OpenAI's related entities.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Data transferred between OpenAI's affiliate entities is governed by Standard Contractual Clauses as the stated legal transfer mechanism.

How other platforms handle this

Perplexity AI Medium

You may also request a copy of any Standard Contractual Clauses we use for the transfer of your data outside of the EEA or United Kingdom...

Glassdoor Medium

Glassdoor complies with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (EU-U.S. DPF) and the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF, and the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (Swiss-U.S. DPF) as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Plaid Medium

The jurisdiction and venue for actions related to these Terms will be the state and United States federal courts located in San Francisco, California and both Parties submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts

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We use the Standard Contractual Clauses as a valid transfer mechanism among affiliates.

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Applicable regulations

FAA
United States Federal

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OpenAI Sub-Processor List
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OpenAI
Document last updated
July 6, 2026
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July 6, 2026
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July 9, 2026
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CA-P-069998
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Entity: OpenAI
Document: OpenAI Sub-Processor List
Record ID: CA-P-069998
Captured: 2026-07-06 23:01:36 UTC
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/openai/openai-sub-processor-list/provision/CA-P-069998/standard-contractual-clauses-govern-affiliate-data-transfers/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does OpenAI's Standard Contractual Clauses govern affiliate data transfers clause do?

Standard Contractual Clauses are the stated legal basis for intra-affiliate data transfers, which determines the framework governing data protection obligations when data moves between OpenAI's related entities.

How does this clause affect you?

Data transferred between OpenAI's affiliate entities is governed by Standard Contractual Clauses as the stated legal transfer mechanism.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 267 platforms. See the full comparison.

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