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Authorized Execution Requirement

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What it is

The addendum requires execution by an authorized individual at the customer organization via a provided link, establishing that the DPA's obligations take effect only upon formal execution.

This analysis describes what Synthesia'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision conditions the applicability of the DPA's processor obligations and protections on formal execution, meaning organizations that have not completed this step may not have a compliant Article 28 processor contract in place with Synthesia.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, the DPA's contractual protections and obligations apply only after an authorized individual at the customer organization completes execution. Organizations processing personal data through Synthesia without completing this step operate without a formally executed processor contract.

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 DPA execution link provided on the Synthesia Legal Hub page and have an authorized individual at your organization complete the execution process through the provided link.

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Please have an authorized individual execute this agreement using the link below.

Excerpt from Synthesia's Data Processing Agreement

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: GDPR Article 28 requires that processing by a processor be governed by a contract that is binding on the processor with regard to the controller.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
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    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
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    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
Synthesia Data Processing Agreement
Entity
Synthesia
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 12, 2026
Last verified
July 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-074407
Document ID
CA-D-00846
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
44e7ceeed78a151bcc2a62a45f34d0a0b51ee523316bba57c1fbcd25199e150f
Analysis generated
July 12, 2026 16:18 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Synthesia
Document: Synthesia Data Processing Agreement
Record ID: CA-P-074407
Captured: 2026-07-12 16:18:22 UTC
SHA-256: 44e7ceeed78a151b…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/synthesia/synthesia-data-processing-agreement/provision/CA-P-074407/authorized-execution-requirement/
Accessed: Sept. 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Synthesia's Authorized Execution Requirement clause do?

This provision conditions the applicability of the DPA's processor obligations and protections on formal execution, meaning organizations that have not completed this step may not have a compliant Article 28 processor contract in place with Synthesia.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, the DPA's contractual protections and obligations apply only after an authorized individual at the customer organization completes execution. Organizations processing personal data through Synthesia without completing this step operate without a formally executed processor contract.

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