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Zero Data Retention Policy

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What it is

This provision states that prompts sent to third-party LLMs and the generated responses are never stored by those models and are not used to train them, with the document asserting that data processed under this policy remains the customer's property.

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes a data retention and use restriction applicable to third-party LLM interactions within the Salesforce platform, which is a material term for enterprise customers assessing vendor data handling practices under GDPR, CCPA, and sector-specific data governance requirements. Compliance teams should verify whether this commitment is contractually codified in the applicable Data Processing Addendum, as the document is a policy framework rather than a binding agreement.

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Interpretive note: The provision is stated as a policy commitment but the document does not specify whether it is contractually codified in the MSA or DPA, creating uncertainty about enforceability and remedies.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This provision establishes that customer data transmitted as prompts to third-party LLMs is not retained or used for model training, and the document asserts that such data remains exclusively the customer's property. Enterprise customers relying on this commitment for regulatory compliance purposes should confirm its codification in their specific contractual agreements with Salesforce.

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Zero data retention is a strict policy where the prompts and generated responses are never stored or used to train the underlying third-party large language models, guaranteeing the data remains exclusively the customer's property.

Excerpt from Salesforce Einstein's Salesforce Trusted AI Principles

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages GDPR data minimization and purpose limitation principles, CCPA restrictions on secondary use of personal information, and HIPAA requirements for covered entities and business associates regarding use of protected health …

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Salesforce Trusted AI Principles
Entity
Salesforce Einstein
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 12, 2026
Last verified
July 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-074446
Document ID
CA-D-00818
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
c9bb51f7a29871aea2e399cd45ac7de48db93c4bdcfc153b82b72422b3556af6
Analysis generated
July 12, 2026 16:47 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Salesforce Einstein
Document: Salesforce Trusted AI Principles
Record ID: CA-P-074446
Captured: 2026-07-12 16:47:16 UTC
SHA-256: c9bb51f7a29871ae…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/salesforce-einstein/salesforce-trusted-ai-principles/provision/CA-P-074446/zero-data-retention-policy/
Accessed: Sept. 26, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Salesforce Einstein's Zero Data Retention Policy clause do?

This provision establishes a data retention and use restriction applicable to third-party LLM interactions within the Salesforce platform, which is a material term for enterprise customers assessing vendor data handling practices under GDPR, CCPA, and sector-specific data governance requirements. Compliance teams should verify whether this commitment is contractually codified in the applicable Data Processing Addendum, as the document is a …

How does this clause affect you?

This provision establishes that customer data transmitted as prompts to third-party LLMs is not retained or used for model training, and the document asserts that such data remains exclusively the customer's property. Enterprise customers relying on this commitment for regulatory compliance purposes should confirm its codification in their specific contractual agreements with Salesforce.

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