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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.
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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If you are a resident in the EEA, Switzerland or the UK, then these countries may not necessarily have data protection laws or other similar laws as comprehensive as those in your country. We may transfer Personal Information from the EEA, Switzerland or the UK to the U.S. and other third countries ...
We may share or transfer personal information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by another company.
We may access, preserve, and share information with regulators, law enforcement, or others if we believe it is reasonably necessary to: detect, prevent, and address fraud and other illegal activity; protect ourselves, you, and others, including as part of investigations; and prevent death or imminen...
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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
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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.
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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