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PlanetScale remains liable for third-party DPF violations

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The claim establishes that liability for third-party Data Privacy Framework violations rests with PlanetScale by default, shifting the burden to PlanetScale to disprove its own responsibility.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If a third party that PlanetScale has engaged violates the Data Privacy Framework, PlanetScale is liable for that failure unless it proves it is not responsible for the event that caused the damage.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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we will remain liable under the Data Privacy Framework for any failure to do so by the third party unless we prove we are not responsible for the event giving rise to the damage.

— Excerpt from PlanetScale's PlanetScale Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
PlanetScale Privacy Policy
Entity
PlanetScale
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-054448
Document ID
CA-D-00684
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
b315065acb8a4282c6e54c56681b20e824edab57d1106f1ca3a23a4a553b776d
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 19:37 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: PlanetScale
Document: PlanetScale Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-054448
Captured: 2026-05-07 19:37:22 UTC
SHA-256: b315065acb8a4282…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/planetscale/planetscale-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-054448/planetscale-remains-liable-for-third-party-dpf-violations/
Accessed: July 13, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does PlanetScale's PlanetScale remains liable for third-party DPF violations clause do?

The claim establishes that liability for third-party Data Privacy Framework violations rests with PlanetScale by default, shifting the burden to PlanetScale to disprove its own responsibility.

How does this clause affect you?

If a third party that PlanetScale has engaged violates the Data Privacy Framework, PlanetScale is liable for that failure unless it proves it is not responsible for the event that caused the damage.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

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