By using Slack, your organization grants Slack a license to access, use, and process the data you put into the platform to operate and improve its services.
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The license grant defines the scope of Slack's operational authority over data processed within the platform and establishes the legal basis for data retention, system operations, and service delivery functions.
Customer data, including employee communications, may be used by Slack for service improvement purposes; organizations handling sensitive or confidential data should review the scope of this license and any applicable DPA restrictions.
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The license grant defines the scope of Slack's operational authority over data processed within the platform and establishes the legal basis for data retention, system operations, and service delivery functions.
Customer data, including employee communications, may be used by Slack for service improvement purposes; organizations handling sensitive or confidential data should review the scope of this license and any applicable DPA restrictions.
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