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The updated terms now explicitly authorize GitHub to collect AI outputs generated within the platform alongside user-provided code and content, and to share personal data with Microsoft and other Git…
The policy states GitHub collects identifiers, device information, usage activity, payment data, and user-generated content, and authorizes sharing this data with Microsoft affiliates, service providers, and analytics and advertising partners. Public repository content is described as globally visible and potentially indexed by search engines, meaning code and associated metadata posted publicly is not treated as private personal data under the policy. You can submit data access, deletion, or correction requests through GitHub's privacy contact form at https://support.github.com/contact/privacy.
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"We may use the personal data we collect to improve our Services, develop new Services, and conduct research. This includes using the data to train and improve AI and machine learning models for features like GitHub Copilot. You can opt out of your personal data being used to train these models by adjusting your settings.— Excerpt from GitHub's GitHub Privacy Statement
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