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Standard Contractual Clauses as Transfer Mechanism

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What it is

The document states that Standard Contractual Clauses (EU Commission Decision 2021/914) and the UK International Data Transfer Addendum are the transfer mechanisms for all listed sub-processors and affiliates, with Clause 14(c) third-country assessment information available on request rather than published inline.

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision identifies the legal basis for international transfers of Customer Data and places a procedural obligation on customers to affirmatively request Clause 14(c) transfer impact documentation, which is required for customers' own GDPR accountability obligations.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This provision establishes that all cross-border data transfers to sub-processors and affiliates are conducted under SCCs, and that third-country law assessments required under Clause 14(c) of those SCCs are available only upon written request to privacy@snowflake.com rather than being publicly accessible.

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
    Email privacy@snowflake.com to request Clause 14(c) third-country transfer impact assessment information and LEI numbers for applicable sub-processors.

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An overview of relevant laws and practices of applicable third countries for purposes of Clause(14)(c) of the standard contractual clauses approved pursuant to Commission Decision (EU) 2021/914 of 4 June 2021 and the International Data Transfer Addendum issued by the Information Commissioner's Office under s.119(A) of the UK Data Protection Act 2018, are available by emailing privacy@snowflake.com.

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision directly engages Commission Decision (EU) 2021/914 SCCs and the UK IDTA under the Data Protection Act 2018.

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Snowflake Sub-Processors
Entity
Snowflake
Document last updated
July 6, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 6, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015684
Document ID
CA-D-00936
Evidence Provenance
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Content hash (SHA-256)
78a6e16dd3159fc2d602a3ee1c68e30dd1fd4b2c775842c21d2702f594f4f363
Analysis generated
July 6, 2026 23:26 UTC
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Citation Record
Entity: Snowflake
Document: Snowflake Sub-Processors
Record ID: CA-P-015684
Captured: 2026-07-06 23:26:12 UTC
SHA-256: 78a6e16dd3159fc2…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/snowflake/snowflake-sub-processors/provision/CA-P-015684/standard-contractual-clauses-as-transfer-mechanism/
Accessed: Aug. 12, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Snowflake's Standard Contractual Clauses as Transfer Mechanism clause do?

This provision identifies the legal basis for international transfers of Customer Data and places a procedural obligation on customers to affirmatively request Clause 14(c) transfer impact documentation, which is required for customers' own GDPR accountability obligations.

How does this clause affect you?

This provision establishes that all cross-border data transfers to sub-processors and affiliates are conducted under SCCs, and that third-country law assessments required under Clause 14(c) of those SCCs are available only upon written request to privacy@snowflake.com rather than being publicly accessible.

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