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Measures to prevent use of technically undeletable data

Medium severity Explicit document language Common · 274 of 352 platforms
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Salesforce Medium

If there is any data that we are unable, for technical reasons, to delete entirely from our systems, we will implement appropriate measures to prevent any further use of such data.

Palantir Medium

We collect and keep personal data only as needed or allowed for the purposes set out in this Statement, based on the reason we collected the personal data in the first instance and what is permitted under the laws that apply to the processing.

Affirm Medium

Affirm will retain your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and any applicable state or federal law, rule or regulation.

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If there is any data that we are unable, for technical reasons, to delete entirely from our systems, we will put in place appropriate measures to prevent any further use of that data.

Excerpt from Scale AI's Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN

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Scale AI Privacy Policy
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Scale AI
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
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CA-P-074928
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CA-D-00468
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Entity: Scale AI
Document: Scale AI Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-074928
Captured: UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/scale-ai/scale-ai-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-074928/measures-to-prevent-use-of-technically-undeletable-data/
Accessed: July 30, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Scale AI's Measures to prevent use of technically undeletable data clause do?

The clause states: “If there is any data that we are unable, for technical reasons, to delete entirely from our systems, we will put in place appropriate measures to prevent any further use of that data.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 274 platforms. See the full comparison.

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