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Sub-processor Notification Subscription Mechanism

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What it is

This provision establishes an opt-in notification mechanism through which customers can receive advance notice of new sub-processors for services they actively subscribe to, accessed by completing a designated form.

This analysis describes what Slack'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)

Under GDPR Article 28, controllers are entitled to object to changes in sub-processor arrangements. This provision establishes the operational mechanism through which Salesforce delivers advance sub-processor change notifications, making subscription to this mechanism a compliance dependency for organizations that need to exercise sub-processor objection rights under their DPAs.

Interpretive note: The document does not specify the advance notice period provided through the notification mechanism, which is material to assessing whether the mechanism satisfies GDPR Article 28 objection opportunity requirements under applicable DPA terms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The agreement establishes that sub-processor change notifications are delivered on an opt-in basis only; customers who do not subscribe to the notification form will not receive advance notice of new sub-processors added to services they use. Subscription requires completing a separate form, as stated in the document.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Navigate to the sub-processor notification subscription form linked within the document, complete the form identifying the covered services for which you hold an active subscription, and submit to begin receiving advance notifications of sub-processor changes.

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Salesforce Customers may subscribe to notifications of new sub-processors for those Covered Services for which Customer has a then-current active subscription by filling out this form.

Excerpt from Slack's Sub-Processors (Salesforce)

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: GDPR Article 28(2) requires that processors inform controllers of intended sub-processor changes and provide the controller an opportunity to object.

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Slack Sub-Processors (Salesforce)
Entity
Slack
Document last updated
July 6, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 6, 2026
Last verified
July 6, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-013437
Document ID
CA-D-00931
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
c9a4265bad5be0ead8d6b94ae1851641116635e9c04e0405cd39f87622f9770f
Analysis generated
July 6, 2026 23:13 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Slack
Document: Slack Sub-Processors (Salesforce)
Record ID: CA-P-013437
Captured: 2026-07-06 23:13:04 UTC
SHA-256: c9a4265bad5be0ea…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/slack/slack-sub-processors-salesforce/provision/CA-P-013437/sub-processor-notification-subscription-mechanism/
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 Slack's Sub-processor Notification Subscription Mechanism clause do?

Under GDPR Article 28, controllers are entitled to object to changes in sub-processor arrangements. This provision establishes the operational mechanism through which Salesforce delivers advance sub-processor change notifications, making subscription to this mechanism a compliance dependency for organizations that need to exercise sub-processor objection rights under their DPAs.

How does this clause affect you?

The agreement establishes that sub-processor change notifications are delivered on an opt-in basis only; customers who do not subscribe to the notification form will not receive advance notice of new sub-processors added to services they use. Subscription requires completing a separate form, as stated in the document.

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