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Merger and Acquisition Data Transfer

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause establishes the procedural framework for data transfer during corporate transactions, requiring notice and disclosure of user choices rather than requiring affirmative consent prior to transfer. It clarifies that personal information may be treated as a transferable business asset in M&A transactions.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users are notified of ownership changes and permitted data uses through email or website notice, and retain the ability to exercise available choices regarding their information post-transfer. The provision does not require Medium to obtain consent before transferring data during a transaction, but does establish notification obligations.

How other platforms handle this

Perplexity AI Medium

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or other sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity or successor as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your per...

Substack Medium

We may share and/or transfer customer information in connection with the sale or merger of our business or assets (subject to local laws). Also, if we go out of business, enter bankruptcy, or go through some other change of control.

Chegg Medium

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or other sale of all or a portion of our assets, any information we hold may be transferred to the acquiring entity or successor. You will be notified via email and/or a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or u...

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If Medium is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information, as well as any choices you may have regarding your personal information.

— Excerpt from Medium's Medium Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

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European Union
UK GDPR
United Kingdom

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Medium Privacy Policy
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May 5, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Medium's Merger and Acquisition Data Transfer clause do?

This clause establishes the procedural framework for data transfer during corporate transactions, requiring notice and disclosure of user choices rather than requiring affirmative consent prior to transfer. It clarifies that personal information may be treated as a transferable business asset in M&A transactions.

How does this clause affect you?

Users are notified of ownership changes and permitted data uses through email or website notice, and retain the ability to exercise available choices regarding their information post-transfer. The provision does not require Medium to obtain consent before transferring data during a transaction, but does establish notification obligations.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 1 platforms. See the full comparison.

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