AI Data Usage and Privacy Controls
Atlassian will train on your data: Opt out with GitLab

Atlassian will train on your data: Opt out with GitLab

5/4/2026 · Jessica Hurwitz

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This post highlights a significant shift in Atlassian's AI data usage policy, moving to an opt-out-by-default model for training AI offerings on customer metadata and in-app content. It contrasts this with GitLab's unwavering commitment to not train on customer data at any tier. The post details the types of data Atlassian will collect, the implications for different subscription tiers, and the governance challenges posed by opt-out-by-default practices. It emphasizes GitLab's principles of unconditional data commitments, transparency, auditability, and separation of customer data from vendor AI training. It also introduces GitLab Duo Agent Platform for self-managed deployments as a solution for customers who need to keep data within their own infrastructure.

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