How to Accept the Data Processing Amendment Agreement as a Google Workspace Admin

Quick and easy-to-follow guide for Google Workspace administrators

When you need to accept the data processing amendment

If the GDPR applies to Google’s processing of your company data, for example:

  • If you are established in the European Union
  • If you are established outside the EU but offer services to subjects in the EU

GDPR compliance

In such cases, GDPR requires your contract with Google to contain certain data processing terms. Unless you accept the Data Processing Amendment 2.1 (or later version), your contract will lack those terms.

Make sure to accept the DPA on behalf of your organization or seek legal advice in order to ensure GDPR compliance.

How to accept the data processing amendment in Google Workspace step-by-step with images

Step 1

Data Processing Amendment For Google Workspace Customers - Step 1

Go to the Admin console https://admin.google.com and click Account settings.

Step 2

Data Processing Amendment For Google Workspace Customers - Step 2

Select Legal and compliance.

Step 3

Data Processing Amendment For Google Workspace Customers - Step 3

Click Security and Privacy Additional Terms.

Under Data Processing Amendment to Google Workspace and/or Complementary Product (e.g. Cloud Identity) Agreement, click REVIEW AND ACCEPT.

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Data Processing Amendment (GDPR)

If the GDPR applies to Google’s processing of your data, it requires your contract with Google to contain specific data processing terms. Unless you accept the DPA 2.1 (or a later version), your contract will lack those terms.

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