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The clause establishes a data portability mechanism while also defining the scope of data deletion upon account termination. The retention carve-outs for legal requirements and legitimate business purposes create conditions under which Microsoft maintains access to user data post-closure.
Users have the ability to retrieve their data and initiate account closure through self-service mechanisms, but the terms authorize Microsoft to retain specified categories of data following closure based on legal obligations or business-justified purposes. The clause does not define which data categories fall within each retention category.
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The clause establishes a data portability mechanism while also defining the scope of data deletion upon account termination. The retention carve-outs for legal requirements and legitimate business purposes create conditions under which Microsoft maintains access to user data post-closure.
Users have the ability to retrieve their data and initiate account closure through self-service mechanisms, but the terms authorize Microsoft to retain specified categories of data following closure based on legal obligations or business-justified purposes. The clause does not define which data categories fall within each retention category.
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