One DPA Clause Can Kill Your AI Feature (Check Before You Build)

One line in a customer DPA froze a startup's AI feature right before demo day. A founder spent three months building smart summaries, then someone asked if they could use customer data to improve the model. Their DPA with their biggest client said: processing only on documented instructions, no training, no exceptions. - Review your DPAs before the sprint starts, not after the feature is built - "Documented instructions only" wording can rule out using customer data for model training - Before building, find the exact clause that allows it LEGALDIGM checks your DPAs against GDPR and the EU AI Act with source-backed answers. Try it or book a demo. #dataprotectionagreement #dpa #gdpr #euaiact #aicompliance #modeltraining #customerdata #legalrisk #saasfounder #contractreview #legaltech