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title: January 2026 - Data processing terms update
description: Gleanin has updated its Data Processing Terms to strengthen data protection, clarify GDPR roles and responsibilities, and improve security and breach handling transparency.
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# January 2026 - Data processing terms update

We’ve updated Gleanin’s **Data Processing Terms** to ensure greater legal clarity, stronger data protections, and full alignment with current data protection regulations.

These updates reflect our ongoing commitment to transparency, security, and responsible data handling.

**Why have we updated our Data Processing Terms?**

The changes are designed to:

- Ensure alignment with **UK GDPR and EU GDPR**
- Clarify **roles and responsibilities** around personal data
- Strengthen our position on **security, confidentiality, and breach handling**
- Improve the overall **structure and clarity** of the terms

While the format has been modernised, the core purpose remains the same: to clearly explain how personal data is handled and protected.

#### **What are the key updates?**

### **1. Compliance & roles clarified**

We’ve clarified that:

- **You (the customer)** act as the **Controller** of personal data
- **Gleanin** acts as the **Processor**

This reflects GDPR definitions and makes responsibilities clearer.

### **2. Stronger security and confidentiality detail**

We’ve expanded how we describe:

- The security measures in place to protect personal data
- How confidentiality is maintained
- How **Subject Access Requests (SARs)** are supported and handled

### **3. Security breach responsibilities**

We’ve added clearer detail on:

- Gleanin’s responsibilities if a security breach is identified
- How incidents are managed and communicated

#### **Do I need to take any action?**

We recommend reviewing the full updated Data Processing Terms so you’re aware of the changes, \[[here](https://admin.gleanin.com/terms?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--UfZA3j5QXy25q_GA7btqdSsgDk3h6Zg44uXnLJ2l8LAUmKGYJM2-88B5GB2Y3QLFh5KkQ)\]. 

No immediate action is required unless you have questions or need clarification.

#### **Questions or concerns?**

If you have any questions about these updates or how they affect you, please contact us at:

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