Change record
CA-C-002036
Midjourney Data Retention & Privacy FAQ
Entity
Date detected
May 12, 2026
Effective date
May 12, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Taxonomy
Transparency removal
Changes
−7 sentences removed

Impact Summary

Low Neutral for users
Affected users
All users

Midjourney removed seven structural sections from its Data Retention & Privacy FAQ on May 12, 2026, including introductory content, articles on data sharing and security, children's privacy provisions, links to other websites, and change notification language. The document was reorganized, reducing it from 134 sentences to 127 sentences. The removal of these sections means certain privacy topics previously documented in the FAQ are no longer explicitly addressed in this particular document.

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What this means for you

Midjourney removed several sections from its Data Retention & Privacy FAQ, including language describing data sharing practices, security measures, children's privacy protections, and the process for updating the policy. The removal of these sections means certain privacy topics are no longer explicitly documented in this FAQ. This change does not state that these practices have stopped or changed; it indicates that documentation has been reorganized or consolidated elsewhere.

Key Clauses Affected

Data Sharing section removal

Language describing how Midjourney shares personal data has been removed from this FAQ.

Security section removal

Explicit documentation of security practices has been removed from this FAQ.

Children's Privacy section removal

Documentation of privacy protections for minors has been removed from this FAQ.

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This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology

Evidence Verification

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Previous Version
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May 12, 2026 06:23 UTC
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Current Version
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May 12, 2026 06:29 UTC
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Change Detected
May 12, 2026 06:29 UTC
Analysis Methodology
Citation Record
Entity: Midjourney
Document: Midjourney Data Retention & Privacy FAQ
Record ID: CA-C-002036
Captured: 2026-05-12 06:29:53 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-05-12-midjourney-midjourney-data-retention-privacy-faq-2036/
Accessed: Aug. 14, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This change reflects a reorganization of privacy documentation rather than a material change in stated practices or obligations. The removal of sections on data sharing, security, and children's privacy from this specific FAQ does not …

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Document Context

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Document
Midjourney Data Retention & Privacy FAQ
Entity
Midjourney
Captured
May 12, 2026
Source URL
https://docs.midjourney.com/hc/en-us/articles/32083472637453-Privacy-Policy
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