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Pinecone processes data per documented instructions only

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This dual constraint—necessity and documented instructions—limits Pinecone's discretion in how it handles Customer Personal Data and establishes the basis for any processing outside those bounds being a breach.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Pinecone is contractually restricted from processing your personal data beyond what is necessary for the Agreement or beyond what your documented instructions authorize.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Pinecone will process Customer Personal Data as necessary to perform its obligations under the Agreement, and only in accordance with Customer's documented instructions

— Excerpt from Pinecone's Pinecone Data Processing Addendum

Applicable regulations

Colorado AI Act
US-CO
EU AI Act - High Risk Provisions
EU

Provision details

Document information
Document
Pinecone Data Processing Addendum
Entity
Pinecone
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-062516
Document ID
CA-D-00819
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
6739c1b24f308fd33ea0ba855e0cd3f23e6263aa19fc31a23807edd6e588fdb6
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 16:30 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Pinecone
Document: Pinecone Data Processing Addendum
Record ID: CA-P-062516
Captured: 2026-05-12 16:30:29 UTC
SHA-256: 6739c1b24f308fd3…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/pinecone/pinecone-data-processing-addendum/provision/CA-P-062516/pinecone-processes-data-per-documented-instructions-only/
Accessed: July 12, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Pinecone's Pinecone processes data per documented instructions only clause do?

This dual constraint—necessity and documented instructions—limits Pinecone's discretion in how it handles Customer Personal Data and establishes the basis for any processing outside those bounds being a breach.

How does this clause affect you?

Pinecone is contractually restricted from processing your personal data beyond what is necessary for the Agreement or beyond what your documented instructions authorize.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 280 platforms. See the full comparison.

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