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Controller Versus Processor Scope Exclusion

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What it is

The statement establishes that it applies only to Salesforce's processing of Personal Data as a controller and expressly excludes processing conducted as a processor on behalf of customers; individuals whose data is processed within customer-controlled Salesforce deployments must direct privacy inquiries to the relevant customer, not to Salesforce.

This analysis describes what Salesforce's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes a material scoping boundary that determines which individuals may rely on the rights and disclosures in this statement; individuals interacting with a business that uses Salesforce CRM or other Salesforce products are not covered by this Privacy Statement and must seek recourse through that business's own privacy policies and practices.

Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
5
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this provision, individuals whose Personal Data appears in a Salesforce customer's CRM, marketing automation, or other Salesforce-powered system are not covered by this Privacy Statement. The agreement states such individuals should contact the Salesforce customer directly for privacy information.

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This Privacy Statement does not apply to the extent we process Personal Data as a processor or service provider on behalf of our customers, including where we offer to our customers various services through which our customers (or their affiliates): (i) create their own websites and applications running on our platforms; (ii) sell or offer their own products and services; (iii) send electronic communications to others; or (iv) otherwise collect, use, share or process Personal Data via our services. For detailed privacy information related to a Salesforce customer or a customer affiliate who uses Salesforce services as the controller, please contact our customer directly. We are not responsible for the privacy or data security practices of our customers, which may differ from those explained in this Privacy Statement.

Excerpt from Salesforce's Privacy Statement

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages GDPR Articles 4(7) and 4(8) controller and processor definitions, CCPA/CPRA service provider distinctions, and comparable processor carve-outs under UK GDPR and other national laws.

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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
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Salesforce Privacy Statement
Entity
Salesforce
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-014643
Document ID
CA-D-00202
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
906367235ff8fca154a96b8875671b5ce81f50e21d644d966ef899d5c1e5e037
Analysis generated
May 9, 2026 16:18 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Salesforce
Document: Salesforce Privacy Statement
Record ID: CA-P-014643
Captured: 2026-05-09 16:18:56 UTC
SHA-256: 906367235ff8fca1…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/salesforce/salesforce-privacy-statement/provision/CA-P-014643/controller-versus-processor-scope-exclusion/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Salesforce's Controller Versus Processor Scope Exclusion clause do?

This provision establishes a material scoping boundary that determines which individuals may rely on the rights and disclosures in this statement; individuals interacting with a business that uses Salesforce CRM or other Salesforce products are not covered by this Privacy Statement and must seek recourse through that business's own privacy policies and practices.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this provision, individuals whose Personal Data appears in a Salesforce customer's CRM, marketing automation, or other Salesforce-powered system are not covered by this Privacy Statement. The agreement states such individuals should contact the Salesforce customer directly for privacy information.

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