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Data Sharing with Microsoft and Affiliates

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause establishes the scope of internal data distribution within the Microsoft corporate group and defines the permissible uses of that shared data across affiliated entities. It creates a unified data governance framework across multiple subsidiary organizations.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Apr 28, 2026
First Seen
Apr 28, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1153 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users' personal data becomes accessible to Microsoft affiliates beyond LinkedIn's direct operations under this authorization. The provision specifies that such sharing is permitted for service provision, support, and service improvement purposes.

How other platforms handle this

MetaMask Medium

We may share your personal information with our affiliates, meaning entities that control, are controlled by, or are under common control with Consensys. We also share information with service providers who assist in operating our services, subject to confidentiality obligations.

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.

Target Medium

Loyalty and partner program companies. We share information with our loyalty and partner program companies, like Ulta Beauty and Marriott.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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LinkedIn is a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation. We share your personal data with our affiliates (companies that control, are controlled by, or are under common control with us, including Microsoft Corporation and its subsidiaries) that are all bound by this Privacy Policy. Affiliates may use this data to help provide, support and improve our Services.

— Excerpt from LinkedIn's LinkedIn Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

BIPA
Illinois, USA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
DMA
European Union
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
LinkedIn Privacy Policy
Entity
LinkedIn
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 28, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-003976
Document ID
CA-D-00090
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
ce4e84ffc9e0fc98014761639e090fc61c45e8e9f63dbb4873f713aea4017044
Analysis generated
April 28, 2026 09:45 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: LinkedIn
Document: LinkedIn Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-003976
Captured: 2026-04-28 09:45:05 UTC
SHA-256: ce4e84ffc9e0fc98…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/linkedin/linkedin-privacy-policy/data-sharing-with-microsoft-and-affiliates/
Accessed: June 16, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does LinkedIn's Data Sharing with Microsoft and Affiliates clause do?

This clause establishes the scope of internal data distribution within the Microsoft corporate group and defines the permissible uses of that shared data across affiliated entities. It creates a unified data governance framework across multiple subsidiary organizations.

How does this clause affect you?

Users' personal data becomes accessible to Microsoft affiliates beyond LinkedIn's direct operations under this authorization. The provision specifies that such sharing is permitted for service provision, support, and service improvement purposes.

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