Which regulatory agencies enforce this type of clause?

{'agency': 'FTC', 'reason': 'The FTC oversees deceptive practices related to data transfers in business transactions and can challenge acquisitions that materially alter consumer privacy expectations.', 'complaint_url': 'https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/'}

What is the severity of this clause?

ConductAtlas classifies this Business Transaction Data Disclosure clause as medium severity. Severity reflects the magnitude of rights affected, the breadth of users impacted, and the degree of discretion the platform retains.

Do other platforms have similar clauses?

Yes. ConductAtlas has identified similar Business Transaction Data Disclosure clauses across approximately 1 other tracked platforms. You can compare how platforms differ on this clause type in the cross-platform comparison view.

Business Transaction Data Disclosure — Cohere

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What it is

If Cohere is sold, merged, or undergoes a major business transaction, your personal data may be transferred to the new owner as part of that deal.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of Cohere's business, your personal information — including AI interaction history — could be transferred to a third party whose privacy practices you have not agreed to.

Cross-platform context

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

Your personal data could be transferred to a completely different company with different privacy practices without your consent if Cohere is acquired or sells its assets.

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We may share or transfer your 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.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: GDPR Art. 6 requires a lawful basis for data transfers in M&A contexts; legitimate interests may apply but must be balanced against data subject rights. CCPA §1798.140 defines business transfers and requires notice to consumers. PIPEDA requires continued protection of personal data transferred in business transactions. (2)

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Applicable agencies

FTC

The FTC oversees deceptive practices related to data transfers in business transactions and can challenge acquisitions that materially alter consumer privacy expectations.
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Provision details

Document information

Document

Cohere Privacy Policy

Entity

Cohere

Document last updated

April 29, 2026

Tracking information

First tracked

April 30, 2026

Last verified

April 30, 2026

Record ID

CA-P-004381

Document ID

CA-D-00440

Evidence Provenance

Source URL

https://cohere.com/privacy

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SHA-256

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How to Cite

ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Cohere | Document: Cohere Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-004381
Captured: 2026-04-30 09:10:31 UTC | SHA-256: b2e9f1f2a03da87b…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/cohere/cohere-privacy-policy/business-transaction-data-disclosure/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

Classification

Severity

Medium

Business Transaction Data Disclosure