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Third-Party Sub-Processor Engagement and Contractual Obligations

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What it is

This provision establishes that all listed sub-processors process personal data under written contracts with Twilio that require implementation of appropriate technical and organizational measures meeting applicable data protection law standards. Processing occurs on behalf of customers and in accordance with customer instructions as relayed by Twilio.

This analysis describes what Segment'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 the contractual basis for the entire sub-processing chain and asserts that Twilio maintains written agreements with each sub-processor requiring data protection standards consistent with applicable law. Compliance teams relying on this chain for their own GDPR Article 28 obligations should verify that the sub-processor contracts include all required provisions and that the described obligations are enforceable across jurisdictions where sub-processors operate.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this provision, personal data processed through Twilio services is handled by third-party companies bound by written contracts with Twilio requiring appropriate technical and organizational data protection measures. The agreement asserts that processing occurs in accordance with customer instructions as communicated by Twilio, establishing an indirect instruction chain between the customer and each sub-processor.

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Twilio uses the third party companies below (each, a "sub-processor") to process personal data (i) on behalf of Twilio customers; (ii) in accordance with customer instructions as communicated by Twilio; and (iii) in strict accordance with the terms of a written contract between Twilio and the sub-processor. Twilio imposes obligations on its sub-processors to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures ensuring that the sub-processing of personal data is protected to the standards required by applicable data protection laws.

Excerpt from Segment's Sub-Processors

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision directly engages GDPR Article 28, which requires that controllers use only processors providing sufficient guarantees to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, and that sub-processing arrangements be governed by equivalent …

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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
Segment Sub-Processors
Entity
Segment
Document last updated
July 6, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 7, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015690
Document ID
CA-D-00937
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
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Content hash (SHA-256)
eb0c920c72df0732ba3434b4acbc87ddf3cac2ad805f3e24639ec619d81bba39
Analysis generated
July 7, 2026 00:28 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Segment
Document: Segment Sub-Processors
Record ID: CA-P-015690
Captured: 2026-07-07 00:28:28 UTC
SHA-256: eb0c920c72df0732…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/segment/segment-sub-processors/provision/CA-P-015690/third-party-sub-processor-engagement-and-contractual-obligations/
Accessed: Sept. 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Segment's Third-Party Sub-Processor Engagement and Contractual Obligations clause do?

This provision establishes the contractual basis for the entire sub-processing chain and asserts that Twilio maintains written agreements with each sub-processor requiring data protection standards consistent with applicable law. Compliance teams relying on this chain for their own GDPR Article 28 obligations should verify that the sub-processor contracts include all required provisions and that the described obligations are enforceable across …

How does this clause affect you?

Under this provision, personal data processed through Twilio services is handled by third-party companies bound by written contracts with Twilio requiring appropriate technical and organizational data protection measures. The agreement asserts that processing occurs in accordance with customer instructions as communicated by Twilio, establishing an indirect instruction chain between the customer and each sub-processor.

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