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Data Processing Agreement Incorporation

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What it is

If your use of Synthesia involves processing personal data (such as employee names, faces, or voices), a separate Data Processing Agreement governs how that data is handled, and that agreement is part of these terms.

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)

The specific obligations, data subject rights, sub-processor disclosures, and security measures that protect your personal data under GDPR are governed by the DPA, which is not reproduced in the main terms and requires separate review.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Customers processing personal data through Synthesia must review the Data Processing Agreement separately to understand their full GDPR or UK GDPR obligations, including sub-processor lists, security standards, and data subject rights fulfillment mechanisms.

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To the extent that Synthesia processes any personal data on your behalf in connection with the Services, such processing will be subject to the Data Processing Agreement (DPA) which is incorporated into this Agreement by reference. The DPA sets out the terms on which Synthesia will process personal data on your behalf.

Excerpt from Synthesia's Terms of Service

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The incorporation of a DPA by reference directly engages GDPR Articles 28 and 29, which require written contracts between controllers and processors covering specific mandatory terms.

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Applicable agencies

  • 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
    File a complaint →

Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
EU AI Act - High Risk Provisions
EU
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Synthesia Terms of Service
Entity
Synthesia
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 30, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-004394
Document ID
CA-D-00471
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
c160c307398b191d34823085b7d2f7605405571da01ba21c03580602a3cc6c1d
Analysis generated
April 30, 2026 09:49 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Synthesia
Document: Synthesia Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-004394
Captured: 2026-04-30 09:49:49 UTC
SHA-256: c160c307398b191d…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/synthesia/synthesia-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-004394/data-processing-agreement-incorporation/
Accessed: Sept. 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Synthesia's Data Processing Agreement Incorporation clause do?

The specific obligations, data subject rights, sub-processor disclosures, and security measures that protect your personal data under GDPR are governed by the DPA, which is not reproduced in the main terms and requires separate review.

How does this clause affect you?

Customers processing personal data through Synthesia must review the Data Processing Agreement separately to understand their full GDPR or UK GDPR obligations, including sub-processor lists, security standards, and data subject rights fulfillment mechanisms.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

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