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The use of 'endeavors' rather than an absolute commitment limits the strength of this retention obligation, which affects the reliability of the data minimization assurance.
Interpretive note: The word 'endeavors' is a qualified commitment, not an absolute one. This qualifier is preserved in all fields and not softened.
The updated terms establish explicit certification under the EU-U.S., UK, and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Frameworks, meaning Twilio commits to comply with DPF Principles in processing personal data from those regions. The policy now states that Twilio remains liable if third-party processors acting on its behalf violate DPF Principles, unless Twilio proves it was not responsible for the violation. The revised language adds specific opt-out rights: you can opt out of disclosure of your personal data to third parties (other than service providers following Twilio's instructions) or use of your data for purposes materially different from the original collection purpose. For UK residents, the policy establishes a 30-day acknowledgment timeline for complaints and clarifies that unresolved complaints may be escalated to the UK Information Commissioner's Office. You can exercise these rights by contacting privacy@twilio.com.
View change record →A reader's identifiable personal data is subject to a best-efforts retention limit tied to the purposes for which it was processed, not a guaranteed maximum retention period.
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We retain Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this General Privacy Policy, including to provide Websites, maintain business operations...
"We endeavor not to retain personal data in a form which permits identification of individuals for longer than is necessary for the purposes for which that data is processed.Excerpt from Twilio's Privacy Notice
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The use of 'endeavors' rather than an absolute commitment limits the strength of this retention obligation, which affects the reliability of the data minimization assurance.
A reader's identifiable personal data is subject to a best-efforts retention limit tied to the purposes for which it was processed, not a guaranteed maximum retention period.
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