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Scale liable for service provider DPF violations

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Scale AI's liability for third-party conduct is conditioned on two requirements: the service provider's failure and Scale AI's own responsibility for the triggering event, limiting but not eliminating Scale AI's exposure.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If a service provider violates Scale AI's Data Privacy Framework obligations and Scale AI is responsible for the event that caused harm, Scale AI may be held liable.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We maintain contracts with service providers that restrict their access, use, and disclosure of personal data in compliance with our Data Privacy Framework obligations, including the onward transfer principle, and we may be liable if they fail to meet those obligations and we are responsible for the event giving rise to damage.

— Excerpt from Scale AI's Scale AI Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
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Scale AI Privacy Policy
Entity
Scale AI
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
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CA-P-074954
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CA-D-00468
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Entity: Scale AI
Document: Scale AI Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-074954
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/scale-ai/scale-ai-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-074954/scale-liable-for-service-provider-dpf-violations/
Accessed: July 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Scale AI's Scale liable for service provider DPF violations clause do?

Scale AI's liability for third-party conduct is conditioned on two requirements: the service provider's failure and Scale AI's own responsibility for the triggering event, limiting but not eliminating Scale AI's exposure.

How does this clause affect you?

If a service provider violates Scale AI's Data Privacy Framework obligations and Scale AI is responsible for the event that caused harm, Scale AI may be held liable.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 230 platforms. See the full comparison.

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