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Update Notification Subscription Requirement

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What it is

The document states that customers must affirmatively subscribe to receive email notifications of sub-processor and affiliate updates by providing an email address and the full legal name of their organization, with no indication that Snowflake delivers notice through other channels by default.

This analysis describes what Snowflake'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)

This provision places the burden on customers to affirmatively opt into update notifications; customers who do not subscribe may not receive timely notice of new sub-processor additions, which could affect their ability to exercise the twenty-eight-day objection window.

Interpretive note: Whether the opt-in subscription model satisfies GDPR Article 28(2) notice obligations depends on individual DPA terms and applicable regulatory guidance, which varies by jurisdiction.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This provision establishes that sub-processor update notifications are delivered only to customers who have affirmatively subscribed, requiring customers to submit their organizational email and legal entity name through the subscription mechanism to receive timely notice of changes.

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.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Submit your organizational email address and the full legal name of your entity through the subscription form on the Snowflake Sub-processors page to receive email notifications of updates to the sub-processor and affiliate lists.

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By subscribing to receive updates about this page, you will be notified by email about relevant updates to Third-Party Sub-processors and Snowflake Affiliates that are involved in processing your Customer Data. You must subscribe to receive email notification of updates to Third-Party Sub-processors and such Snowflake Affiliates by submitting (1) the email address for such notifications and (2) the full name of the legal entity on whose behalf you are subscribing. By submitting this information, you represent that you have all necessary rights to provide this information to Snowflake.

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: GDPR Article 28(2) requires that processors inform controllers of intended changes to sub-processors and give controllers the opportunity to object.

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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-015688
Document ID
CA-D-00936
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
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Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
July 6, 2026 23:26 UTC
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Citation Record
Entity: Snowflake
Document: Snowflake Sub-Processors
Record ID: CA-P-015688
Captured: 2026-07-06 23:26:12 UTC
SHA-256: 78a6e16dd3159fc2…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/snowflake/snowflake-sub-processors/provision/CA-P-015688/update-notification-subscription-requirement/
Accessed: Aug. 12, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Snowflake's Update Notification Subscription Requirement clause do?

This provision places the burden on customers to affirmatively opt into update notifications; customers who do not subscribe may not receive timely notice of new sub-processor additions, which could affect their ability to exercise the twenty-eight-day objection window.

How does this clause affect you?

This provision establishes that sub-processor update notifications are delivered only to customers who have affirmatively subscribed, requiring customers to submit their organizational email and legal entity name through the subscription mechanism to receive timely notice of changes.

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