If your organization has employees or users in the EU or other regions with data protection laws, a separate Data Processing Addendum automatically applies to your use of Slack, setting out how Slack handles personal data as your organization's data processor.
EU and UK employees whose personal data is processed in Slack are protected by the terms of the DPA, which governs how Slack handles their data as a processor — but the adequacy of these protections depends on the Customer having properly activated and reviewed the DPA.
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Compare across platforms →The DPA is critical for GDPR compliance — organizations using Slack to process EU personal data must ensure the DPA is properly executed and covers all data flows, or they face regulatory liability under GDPR Article 28.
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This provision directly implements GDPR Article 28 (processor agreements), Article 46 (international transfer mechanisms via Standard Contractual Clauses), and UK GDPR equivalent provisions post-Brexit. The Irish DPC is the lead supervisory authority for Slack's EU operations. The CCPA §1798.140 service provider framework is also engaged for California personal data.
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