Because Activision is now owned by Microsoft, your personal data may be shared with Microsoft and its many subsidiaries for business purposes.
This analysis describes what Activision's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
The Microsoft corporate family is one of the world's largest technology ecosystems; data sharing within this family substantially expands the potential uses and integrations of your Activision personal data beyond the gaming context.
Interpretive note: The phrase 'business and operational purposes' does not specify which Microsoft subsidiaries receive data or what the precise operational purposes are, creating ambiguity about the full scope of intra-group data sharing.
Personal data collected through Activision games and services may be shared with Microsoft Corporation and its subsidiaries, potentially enabling integration with Microsoft's advertising, cloud, and enterprise platforms depending on the operational purposes cited.
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"Affiliated Companies: Activision is part of the Microsoft family of companies. We may share your Information with affiliated companies such as Microsoft Corporation and its subsidiaries for business and operational purposes.Excerpt from Activision's Privacy Policy
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The Microsoft corporate family is one of the world's largest technology ecosystems; data sharing within this family substantially expands the potential uses and integrations of your Activision personal data beyond the gaming context.
Personal data collected through Activision games and services may be shared with Microsoft Corporation and its subsidiaries, potentially enabling integration with Microsoft's advertising, cloud, and enterprise platforms depending on the operational purposes cited.
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