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Data Processing Addendum Reference

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What it is

W&B's handling of personal data within your organization's account is governed by a separate Data Processing Addendum, not just this main agreement, and you need to find and review that document separately.

This analysis describes what Weights & Biases'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 privacy and data protection obligations that matter most for GDPR and CCPA compliance are in a separate document that is incorporated by reference but not reproduced here, meaning organizations must actively obtain and review the DPA to understand their full data protection obligations.

Interpretive note: The DPA is incorporated by reference rather than reproduced, and the current DPA text is not available in the document provided, making it impossible to assess the adequacy of the privacy protections from this document alone.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Subscribing organizations cannot assess their data protection compliance posture from this MSA alone; the DPA is a critical companion document that governs what W&B can do with personal data uploaded to the platform and what protections apply.

How other platforms handle this

Miro Medium

Miro's processing of personal data on behalf of customers is governed by the Customer Data Processing Addendum, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. A current list of subprocessors used by Miro is available at miro.com/legal/subprocessors-list/ and is updated from time to time.

Revolut Medium

When you ask us to open an Account, we or someone acting for us will ask for information about you and where the money you will put in your Account comes from. We do this for a number of reasons, including to check your credit score and identity, and to meet our legal and regulatory requirements. Ou...

Meta Medium

We may access, preserve, and share information with regulators, law enforcement, or others if we believe it is reasonably necessary to: detect, prevent, and address fraud and other illegal activity; protect ourselves, you, and others, including as part of investigations; and prevent death or imminen...

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To the extent that W&B processes any Personal Data (as defined under applicable data protection law) on behalf of Customer in connection with Customer's use of the Services, the parties agree that such processing shall be subject to W&B's Data Processing Addendum ('DPA'), which is incorporated herein by reference and available at [DPA URL].

— Excerpt from Weights & Biases's Weights & Biases Terms of Service

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Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision directly implicates GDPR Article 28, which requires a written contract between controller and processor that specifies the subject matter, duration, nature and purpose of the processing, the type of personal data, and the obligations of both parties. CCPA's service provider requirements similarly mandate written contractual terms restricting use of personal information. The DPA incorporated by reference is the vehicle for satisfying these requirements, but its adequacy can only be assessed by reviewing the current DPA text. The enforcing authorities are the relevant EU supervisory authorities (under GDPR) and the California Privacy Protection Agency (under CCPA). GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: High (from a compliance process standpoint). Incorporating the DPA by reference without reproducing it creates a documentation and version-control risk: if W&B updates the DPA unilaterally, Customer organizations may not be alerted to material changes. Organizations should confirm what notice and consent mechanism governs DPA updates and whether they have the right to object to or terminate based on material DPA changes. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU/EEA customers face the highest exposure: GDPR Article 28 requires the DPA to be in writing and to include specific mandatory provisions. If the DPA does not include Standard Contractual Clauses or an equivalent transfer mechanism, cross-border data transfers to W&B (a US company) may be non-compliant. UK customers face equivalent requirements under UK GDPR. California customers should confirm the DPA qualifies W&B as a 'service provider' under CCPA to avoid restrictions on sharing personal information. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Procurement and legal teams should (a) obtain the current version of the W&B DPA at contract execution and maintain a signed copy; (b) confirm the DPA version is referenced by date or version number in the executed agreement to avoid ambiguity about which DPA applies; (c) assess whether the DPA includes Standard Contractual Clauses for EU data transfers and whether a Transfer Impact Assessment is required; and (d) establish an internal process to monitor DPA updates. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should (a) complete a vendor data processing assessment for W&B covering categories of personal data processed, transfer mechanisms, subprocessor list, and data retention policies; (b) confirm the DPA includes required GDPR Article 28 provisions including audit rights, subprocessor notification obligations, and data breach notification timelines; (c) update internal Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) to reflect W&B as a processor; and (d) assess whether a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is required for the specific processing activities performed on the W&B platform.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over unfair or deceptive data practices and may review whether SaaS vendors' DPA representations align with actual data processing practices
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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
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
Weights & Biases Terms of Service
Entity
Weights & Biases
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-009450
Document ID
CA-D-00495
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
ab4d9442d81445905603d38f3f7371478b7f925bf69051b884b878e9e2dce207
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 18:40 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Weights & Biases
Document: Weights & Biases Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-009450
Captured: 2026-05-10 18:40:05 UTC
SHA-256: ab4d9442d8144590…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/weights-biases/weights-biases-terms-of-service/data-processing-addendum-reference/
Accessed: May 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 Weights & Biases's Data Processing Addendum Reference clause do?

The privacy and data protection obligations that matter most for GDPR and CCPA compliance are in a separate document that is incorporated by reference but not reproduced here, meaning organizations must actively obtain and review the DPA to understand their full data protection obligations.

How does this clause affect you?

Subscribing organizations cannot assess their data protection compliance posture from this MSA alone; the DPA is a critical companion document that governs what W&B can do with personal data uploaded to the platform and what protections apply.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 1 platforms. See the full comparison.

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