The notice states that for the Conversational Intelligence service, Twilio processes personal data within voice calls as an independent data controller rather than as a data processor acting under customer instructions.
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This provision establishes a distinct legal role for Twilio when processing voice call content through Conversational Intelligence, which affects how data subject rights requests are routed, how liability is allocated between Twilio and its enterprise customers, and what contractual protections apply to this processing outside the standard DPA processor relationship.
The updated policy establishes a new opt-out mechanism allowing users to decline having their data disclosed to third parties (other than service providers) or used for purposes materially different from the original collection purpose. The policy also explicitly discloses that Twilio Inc. is subject to FTC investigatory and enforcement powers, providing users with notice of the regulatory authority overseeing the company's privacy practices. You can exercise this opt-out right by contacting Segment through the mechanism specified in their privacy policy.
View change record →The updated terms establish clearer disclosure of how Segment transfers personal data internationally. Segment now explicitly certifies its compliance with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, UK Extension, and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, and states that these DPF Principles take precedence if they conflict with other policy terms. The updated policy also adds specific rights allowing you to opt out of: (i) disclosure of your personal data to third parties other than service providers acting under Segment's instructions, or (ii) use of your personal data for purposes materially different from the original purpose or your subsequent authorization. You can exercise these rights by contacting privacy@twilio.com.
View change record →Under this clause, individuals whose voice calls are processed by Twilio's Conversational Intelligence service have a direct data subject rights relationship with Twilio as controller rather than solely with the enterprise customer deploying the service. The agreement establishes that this processing is governed by Twilio's privacy notice rather than solely by the customer's data processing instructions.
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Compare across platforms →"Conversational Intelligence incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning to transcribe and analyze voice calls into a structured format that allows our customers to drive their business processes. To translate voice calls into structured content, Twilio processes certain data, including personal data within voice calls, as an independent controller. This includes information provided to us by our customers through their use of the Conversational Intelligence Service.Excerpt from Segment's Privacy Policy
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This provision establishes a distinct legal role for Twilio when processing voice call content through Conversational Intelligence, which affects how data subject rights requests are routed, how liability is allocated between Twilio and its enterprise customers, and what contractual protections apply to this processing outside the standard DPA processor relationship.
Under this clause, individuals whose voice calls are processed by Twilio's Conversational Intelligence service have a direct data subject rights relationship with Twilio as controller rather than solely with the enterprise customer deploying the service. The agreement establishes that this processing is governed by Twilio's privacy notice rather than solely by the customer's data processing instructions.
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