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Data Processing Addendum and GDPR Compliance

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The incorporation of the DPA by reference creates binding obligations for both parties regarding personal data processing, particularly in relation to GDPR and other data protection regulations. This establishes the operational and legal framework under which customer data is processed and defines controller-processor responsibilities.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Apr 27, 2026
First Seen
Apr 27, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 381 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users agree that Slack's separate Data Processing Addendum governs how their personal data is handled when Slack processes it as a service provider. The specific terms applicable to data processing are contained in the external DPA document rather than in the main Terms of Service.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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To the extent that Slack processes any Personal Data (as defined in the Data Processing Addendum) on behalf of Customer in the provision of the Services, the terms of Slack's Data Processing Addendum, which are hereby incorporated by reference, shall apply and the parties agree to comply with such terms. The DPA is available at slack.com/terms-of-service/data-processing.

— Excerpt from Slack's Slack Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
UK GDPR
United Kingdom

Provision details

Document information
Document
Slack Terms of Service
Entity
Slack
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 27, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-003515
Document ID
CA-D-00191
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
967b1612d6d7230c93161d4185eac551b3dd9e7e81636161b14a850051644994
Analysis generated
April 27, 2026 14:04 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Slack
Document: Slack Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-003515
Captured: 2026-04-27 14:04:01 UTC
SHA-256: 967b1612d6d7230c…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/slack/slack-terms-of-service/data-processing-addendum-and-gdpr-compliance/
Accessed: June 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Slack's Data Processing Addendum and GDPR Compliance clause do?

The incorporation of the DPA by reference creates binding obligations for both parties regarding personal data processing, particularly in relation to GDPR and other data protection regulations. This establishes the operational and legal framework under which customer data is processed and defines controller-processor responsibilities.

How does this clause affect you?

Users agree that Slack's separate Data Processing Addendum governs how their personal data is handled when Slack processes it as a service provider. The specific terms applicable to data processing are contained in the external DPA document rather than in the main Terms of Service.

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