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Business Transfers and Mergers

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What it is

If Cerebras is acquired, merges with another company, sells its assets, or goes through bankruptcy, your personal data may be transferred to the new owner or successor entity as part of that transaction.

This analysis describes what Cerebras'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause means your personal data could end up with a completely different company under different privacy practices, and unlike some other disclosures, this transfer may occur without your specific consent at the time it happens.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

In a corporate transaction involving Cerebras, your personal data including business contact information, payment data, and usage history may be transferred to an acquiring entity whose privacy practices may differ materially from Cerebras' current policy.

How other platforms handle this

Ledger Medium

At Ledger, earning and maintaining our users' trust is a top priority. That's why we are deeply committed not only to protecting your privacy and securing your personal data, but also to being fully transparent about how we handle it.

Grindr Medium

Your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries outside of your country of residence, which may have data protection laws that are different from those in your country.

Medium Medium

Your personal information may be transferred to, and maintained on, computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the privacy laws may not be as protective as those in your jurisdiction.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may disclose or transfer your Personal Data to a third party in the event of any merger, acquisition, sale of assets or business, or similar transaction (including a potential transaction), or in the event of bankruptcy, insolvency, or reorganization.

— Excerpt from Cerebras's Cerebras Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Business transfer clauses are standard in US commercial privacy policies and are generally recognized under CCPA as a permissible disclosure category. GDPR requires that any transfer to a successor entity maintain an adequate level of data protection and that data subjects be informed of material changes to processing; a transfer in the context of an acquisition may require a new or updated privacy notice. The FTC has historically scrutinized acquisitions where customer data is a primary asset to assess whether privacy commitments made to consumers are honored post-transaction. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Low to Medium. The clause is standard in US commercial practice but may require additional procedural steps for GDPR-compliant operators, including assessment of the successor entity's data protection posture and notification obligations to data subjects. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU and UK users face the greatest exposure because GDPR imposes obligations on both the transferring and receiving entity in an acquisition. California users retain rights under CCPA even after a transfer, but practical enforcement depends on the successor's compliance posture. Cross-border transfers in an acquisition context may require transfer impact assessments. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise customers with data processing agreements with Cerebras should assess whether those agreements address change-of-control scenarios and include protections that survive a business transfer. Due diligence in any M&A involving Cerebras should include review of customer data commitments and applicable regulatory obligations. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should ensure that any business transfer scenario triggers a review of outstanding data subject rights requests, active consent mechanisms, and jurisdictional notification obligations before or promptly after a transfer is completed.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority to assess whether privacy commitments made to consumers are honored following business transfers or acquisitions where customer data is a material asset.
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Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
EU AI Act - High Risk Provisions
EU
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Cerebras Privacy Policy
Entity
Cerebras
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 30, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-009367
Document ID
CA-D-00507
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
86e395c40a697b29e8d57f825310d4bb5e39b3d51188253164d73f5d4955e11f
Analysis generated
April 30, 2026 09:02 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Cerebras
Document: Cerebras Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-009367
Captured: 2026-04-30 09:02:08 UTC
SHA-256: 86e395c40a697b29…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/cerebras/cerebras-privacy-policy/business-transfers-and-mergers/
Accessed: July 4, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Low
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cerebras's Business Transfers and Mergers clause do?

This clause means your personal data could end up with a completely different company under different privacy practices, and unlike some other disclosures, this transfer may occur without your specific consent at the time it happens.

How does this clause affect you?

In a corporate transaction involving Cerebras, your personal data including business contact information, payment data, and usage history may be transferred to an acquiring entity whose privacy practices may differ materially from Cerebras' current policy.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

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