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Business Transfer and Merger Data Disclosure

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes the operational framework for information handling during corporate restructuring events. It clarifies that user data transfers as part of asset disposition rather than remaining subject only to Adobe's direct control, which has implications for data controller succession and ongoing service continuity.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Apr 3, 2026
First Seen
Apr 17, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1153 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users' personal information may be disclosed to and transferred with prospective acquirers and their advisers during merger or acquisition proceedings. The scope of disclosure extends to advisers evaluating the transaction, not solely to the ultimate acquiring entity.

How other platforms handle this

Character.AI Medium

We may disclose certain information, in connection with or during negotiations or closing of any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.

Telegram Medium

By issuing a chargeback or refund request for Premium subscriptions paid for through a third party, you agree to allow Telegram to release necessary data to that third party regarding your account status and Telegram Premium purchases.

Discord Medium

We may share your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, acquisition, or dissolution, transaction, or proceeding involving all or a portion of our business.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If we merge with or are acquired by another company, sell an Adobe website, app, or business unit, or if all or a substantial portion of our assets are acquired by another company, your information will likely be disclosed to the prospective purchaser, our advisers and any other prospective purchaser's advisers and will be one of the assets that is transferred to the new owner.

— Excerpt from Adobe's Adobe Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

BIPA
Illinois, USA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Adobe Privacy Policy
Entity
Adobe
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001080
Document ID
CA-D-00200
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
08ca4e47fea97e5c8d52b5063dd8ce081e0f579c7a1249c171fc2015dbbe475b
Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 11:35 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Adobe
Document: Adobe Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-001080
Captured: 2026-03-20 11:35:46 UTC
SHA-256: 08ca4e47fea97e5c…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/adobe/adobe-privacy-policy/business-transfer-and-merger-data-disclosure/
Accessed: July 4, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Adobe's Business Transfer and Merger Data Disclosure clause do?

This provision establishes the operational framework for information handling during corporate restructuring events. It clarifies that user data transfers as part of asset disposition rather than remaining subject only to Adobe's direct control, which has implications for data controller succession and ongoing service continuity.

How does this clause affect you?

Users' personal information may be disclosed to and transferred with prospective acquirers and their advisers during merger or acquisition proceedings. The scope of disclosure extends to advisers evaluating the transaction, not solely to the ultimate acquiring entity.

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