If you have not enabled zero-data retention mode, your code logs may be discussed by Windsurf staff in Slack or Google Workspace, and may be visible in internal analytics dashboards built on Retool, Metabase, and Tableau.
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The document states that code snippet logs for users without zero-data retention enabled may be accessible to internal communications platforms and analytics tools used by Windsurf staff, meaning data is not restricted to a single system but may be distributed across multiple internal environments.
Interpretive note: The document categorizes Slack and Google Workspace as seeing 'no code data' in their headings but qualifies this with a debugging disclosure, creating a presentational ambiguity about the scope of access that may depend on specific internal workflows.
The updated document establishes explicit commitments about how Windsurf protects data and manages security. The terms state that all data transmission is encrypted in transit and at rest, that access to production systems is restricted to a small number of employees or contractors based on business roles, and that production systems are monitored via logging, error handling, and monitoring dashboards. The document discloses that Windsurf obtained SOC 2 Type II certification as of March 2024 and that all employees and contractors are required to use multi-factor authentication and receive annual security training. These disclosures describe organizational practices rather than establishing new user-facing rights or obligations.
View change record →Removal of transparency about internal tool access (Slack, Google Workspace, Retool) and debugging data discussions suggests either consolidation into other provisions or de-emphasis of internal data handling disclosures.
View full change record →This provision discloses that code snippet logs for individual plan users who have not enabled zero-data retention mode may be accessed by Windsurf staff via Slack, Google Workspace, Retool, Metabase, and Tableau for debugging and analytics purposes. The data exposure pathway is not limited to a single storage system but spans multiple internal and third-party hosted tools.
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"Slack (Sees no code data): We use Slack for internal communications. We may discuss logs of data for debugging purposes from users that are not using Zero-data retention mode. Google Workspace (Sees no code data): We use Google Workspace for collaboration. We may discuss logs of data for debugging purposes from users that are not using Zero-data retention mode. Retool (May see code data if not on zero-data retention): We use Retool for dashboards to view usage analytics and aggregate statistics. We may expose logs of data for debugging purposes from users that are not using Zero-data retention mode.— Excerpt from Windsurf's Windsurf Security & Data Handling
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision implicates GDPR principles of data minimization and access limitation, specifically regarding which internal systems and personnel have access to user data. It also engages CCPA provisions regarding the internal use and disclosure of personal information. Relevant enforcement authorities are EU supervisory authorities and the California Privacy Protection Agency. Where code logs constitute personal data, access controls and purpose limitation for internal tools may require evaluation. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The disclosure that code logs may be accessible across multiple internal platforms including Slack, Google Workspace, Retool, Metabase, and Tableau raises questions about access control scope, logging of internal access, and whether these tools are covered by appropriate data processing agreements. The document categorizes Slack and Google Workspace as seeing 'no code data' in their headings but then qualifies this with the debugging disclosure, creating a presentation inconsistency that compliance teams may wish to clarify. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU/EEA users face heightened exposure under GDPR data minimization and purpose limitation requirements. Organizations subject to sector-specific regulations such as healthcare or finance should assess whether internal staff access to code logs via these tools is compatible with their own data governance obligations. California residents may have rights regarding internal uses of their personal information. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Each internal tool that may access code logs should be assessed as a subprocessor or data processor under applicable law. Procurement teams should confirm that data processing agreements with Slack, Google Workspace, Retool, Metabase, and Tableau cover the processing of customer code data, even if incidental. The document's characterization of these tools as seeing 'no code data' while simultaneously disclosing potential debugging access may require clarification in vendor assessments. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should map the internal access pathways for code logs and assess whether existing data processing agreements with internal tool vendors cover this use case. Access control policies for internal staff should be reviewed to ensure that access to code logs is limited to authorized personnel for documented purposes. The apparent inconsistency in the document's categorization of tool access should be clarified with Windsurf as part of due diligence.
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The document states that code snippet logs for users without zero-data retention enabled may be accessible to internal communications platforms and analytics tools used by Windsurf staff, meaning data is not restricted to a single system but may be distributed across multiple internal environments.
This provision discloses that code snippet logs for individual plan users who have not enabled zero-data retention mode may be accessed by Windsurf staff via Slack, Google Workspace, Retool, Metabase, and Tableau for debugging and analytics purposes. The data exposure pathway is not limited to a single storage system but spans multiple internal and third-party hosted tools.
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