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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.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium Jun 30, 2026

The updated agreement no longer includes language stating that a previously executed written agreement between Customer and W&B would govern and supersede the master service agreement. This removal eliminates explicit recognition of contractual hierarchy that may have applied to customers with signed agreements predating the master terms. The practical effect depends on whether such customers have separate agreements in place and how contract interpretation and applicable law would treat the relationship between a posted master agreement and a signed customer agreement absent explicit supersession language.

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Medium May 13, 2026

The updated Terms of Service no longer include the previous statement that services would become inaccessible from certain locations starting September 1st, 2025. This removal means the geographic restriction that was previously announced in the agreement is no longer formally stated in the current terms. Users who were affected by or concerned about the prior restriction should review current documentation to confirm whether any geographic limitations remain in effect.

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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

Square Medium

to request that your data be transferred to a third party (data portability)

Google Cloud Medium

Your organization may allow you to access and export your data in order to back it up or transfer it to a service outside of Google.

Roblox Medium

Further, you may take legal actions in relation to any potential breach of your rights regarding the processing of your Personal Information, as well as to lodge complaints before the competent data prot...

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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 Terms of Service

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & 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, …

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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
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/provision/CA-P-009450/data-processing-addendum-reference/
Accessed: Sept. 13, 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 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 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

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