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Business Transfer Data Disclosure

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause establishes the operational framework for user data handling during corporate restructuring events, clarifying that personal information constitutes a transferable asset in such transactions and defining the circumstances under which data disclosure becomes permissible without separate user authorization.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users' personal information may be transferred to a successor entity as part of a specified corporate transaction, with the transfer scope limited to disclosures permitted under applicable law and existing contractual obligations. Users do not retain the ability to prevent such transfer once a qualifying transaction occurs.

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.

YouTube Kids Medium

We will share individual user information with companies, organizations or individuals outside of Google if we have a good-faith belief that access, use, preservation or disclosure of the information is reasonably necessary to: meet any applicable law, regulation, legal process or enforceable govern...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing due diligence, reorganization, bankruptcy, receivership, purchase or sale of assets, or transition of service to another provider, your information may be sold or transferred as part of such a transaction as permitted by law and/or contract.

— Excerpt from Discord's Discord Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

BIPA
Illinois, USA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
COPPA
United States Federal
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
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Discord Privacy Policy
Entity
Discord
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-009001
Document ID
CA-D-00080
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
11e41c4ffecbf8321876d78db243c55104e4e84401916f2958e8289cf5d4ebc5
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 01:13 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Discord
Document: Discord Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-009001
Captured: 2026-05-08 01:13:36 UTC
SHA-256: 11e41c4ffecbf832…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/discord/discord-privacy-policy/business-transfer-data-disclosure/
Accessed: July 4, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Low
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Discord's Business Transfer Data Disclosure clause do?

The clause establishes the operational framework for user data handling during corporate restructuring events, clarifying that personal information constitutes a transferable asset in such transactions and defining the circumstances under which data disclosure becomes permissible without separate user authorization.

How does this clause affect you?

Users' personal information may be transferred to a successor entity as part of a specified corporate transaction, with the transfer scope limited to disclosures permitted under applicable law and existing contractual obligations. Users do not retain the ability to prevent such transfer once a qualifying transaction occurs.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 7 platforms. See the full comparison.

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