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Data Governance: 87 free templates to browse without an account, then edit with an AI agent and e-sign in GitLaw.

This category provides frameworks for handling sensitive information across jurisdictions like the European Union, United States, and Canada. It includes specialized templates such as the HIPAA Business Associate Agreement for healthcare data and the California Resident Notice at Collection for CPRA compliance. Employment and account management records fall here, but generic commercial contracts reside in the main Business category.

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Privacy Policy (US) by OLL
This privacy policy outlines how a US-based entity processes personal data collected through digital services and offline interactions. It details specific consumer rights for residents of California, Colorado, Connecticut, and Virginia, including the right to opt out of data sales and profiling.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
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Privacy Policy by Mozilla
This privacy policy template establishes how a company collects, uses, and protects personal information across its products and services. It defines personal information, outlines data collection methods like crash reports or browser checks, and specifies conditions for sharing data with third parties or government entities.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
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Data Processing Agreement by Common Paper
This template establishes a framework for processing personal data between a service provider and a customer. It incorporates the Common Paper DPA Standard Terms and provides specific modules for EEA and UK data transfers.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
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Business Associate Agreement by Common Paper
This Business Associate Agreement (BAA) establishes legal safeguards for protected health information shared between a Provider and a Company. It defines breach notification protocols, sets restrictions on data offshoring and de-identification, and ensures compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
Facebook Privacy Information by Mozilla
This notice explains how a company collects and uses personal data when individuals interact with its Facebook pages, apps, and advertisements. It clarifies that the company only accesses information based on user-granted permissions and highlights that public interactions like comments or photo tags remain visible on Facebook.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
Portugal
Privacy Policy (Portugal) by Seedsummit
This privacy notice is for companies in Portugal collecting and processing customer data. It outlines how personal information is handled, stored, and protected in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
US
Other Site Policies Guidelines For Legal Requests Of User Data (GitHub)
These guidelines outline how a platform handles law enforcement requests for user data, including the legal standards required for disclosure and the types of information maintained. It details the specific requirements for subpoenas, court orders, and search warrants while establishing a policy of user notification.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
Company Processors (Basecamp)
This transparency notice lists the third-party software providers used by a company to handle personal information. It identifies sub-processors located in the United States and confirms that GDPR-compliant data processing agreements are in place for each. Use it to inform users about data sharing for core services as well as marketing activities like podcasts, blogs, and virtual events.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
Content Removal Policies Github Private Information Removal Policy (GitHub)
This policy establishes the procedure for removing high-risk private information such as passwords, access tokens, and social security numbers from a platform. It outlines the specific investigation and notification steps required to process a removal request when content poses a targeted security risk.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
European Union
Privacy Policy (European Union) by Mozilla
This privacy policy governs the collection and use of personal data for proprietary software applications and web-based technologies. It outlines user account requirements, cookie usage preferences, and data sharing protocols with third-party service providers.
Updated 13 Aug 2026

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