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Subprocessors Disclosure

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What it is

The document identifies the existence of a Slack Subprocessors list as a separate referenced resource, disclosing that Slack uses third-party subprocessors in the delivery of its services.

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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The Subprocessors list is a material GDPR compliance instrument; under GDPR Article 28, data controllers must be informed of subprocessor engagements and have the ability to object to new subprocessors, making the availability and currency of this list operationally significant for EU enterprise customers.

Interpretive note: The document identifies the existence of the Subprocessors list but does not reproduce its contents; the specific subprocessors, their roles, and applicable data transfer mechanisms are not assessable from this index page alone.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The document discloses that Slack uses third-party subprocessors and provides a linked list of those entities. Enterprise customers and individual users whose data is processed through Slack's platform should review the Subprocessors list to understand which third parties may process their data.

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.
  • Export Your Data
    Access the Slack Subprocessors list via the linked resource to identify current third-party subprocessors; incorporate findings into internal data mapping and vendor risk assessment processes.

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Slack Subprocessors

Excerpt from Slack's Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The Subprocessors disclosure directly engages GDPR Article 28, which requires data processors to engage subprocessors only with the controller's prior authorization and to impose equivalent data protection obligations on subprocessors.

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  • 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
Slack Terms of Service
Entity
Slack
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 27, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-016316
Document ID
CA-D-00191
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
903983353b5e7b5755f681c28b6974fd4ccc7c02ead4886f927d8cde7158004b
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-016316
Captured: 2026-04-27 14:04:01 UTC
SHA-256: 903983353b5e7b57…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/slack/slack-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-016316/subprocessors-disclosure/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Slack's Subprocessors Disclosure clause do?

The Subprocessors list is a material GDPR compliance instrument; under GDPR Article 28, data controllers must be informed of subprocessor engagements and have the ability to object to new subprocessors, making the availability and currency of this list operationally significant for EU enterprise customers.

How does this clause affect you?

The document discloses that Slack uses third-party subprocessors and provides a linked list of those entities. Enterprise customers and individual users whose data is processed through Slack's platform should review the Subprocessors list to understand which third parties may process their data.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Slack?

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