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Privacy and Data Collection

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision incorporates the Privacy Statement by reference as the operative document defining Microsoft's data collection, processing, and usage practices. It establishes the informational mechanism through which Microsoft discloses its data handling policies to users.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users are notified that Microsoft collects device and usage data and are directed to review the Privacy Statement for specifics on collection scope, purposes, and legal bases. Continued use of the service operates under the data practices described in the referenced Privacy Statement.

How other platforms handle this

Adyen Medium

In providing the services, Adyen will process personal data in accordance with its Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation. You are responsible for ensuring that you have the necessary consents and legal bases to share personal data with A...

Cloudflare Medium

Cloudflare's current Privacy Policy is incorporated into this Agreement by this reference and is located at https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/. In addition, by using the Services, you acknowledge and agree that internet transmissions are never completely private or secure.

Visa Medium

We collect information about transactions made with Visa cards and other Visa payment products or services. This includes information about the transaction such as the date, time, amount, currency, merchant name and location, and the type of payment method used.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Your privacy is important to us. Please read the Microsoft Privacy Statement (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=521839) (the "Privacy Statement") as it describes the types of data we collect from you and your devices ("Data"), how we use your Data, and the legal bases we have to process your Data.

— Excerpt from Microsoft's Microsoft Services Agreement (Legacy)

Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
BIPA
Illinois, USA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
TCPA
United States Federal
UK GDPR
United Kingdom

Provision details

Document information
Document
Microsoft Services Agreement (Legacy)
Entity
Microsoft
Document last updated
March 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 5, 2026
Last verified
April 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000016
Document ID
CA-D-00002
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
0099b077a7c627b606b6d557b5e892880a2254bab6659c33dc99032a0dd51bdd
Analysis generated
March 5, 2026 09:35 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Microsoft
Document: Microsoft Services Agreement (Legacy)
Record ID: CA-P-000016
Captured: 2026-03-05 09:35:26 UTC
SHA-256: 0099b077a7c627b6…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/microsoft/microsoft-services-agreement-legacy/privacy-and-data-collection/
Accessed: May 20, 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 Microsoft's Privacy and Data Collection clause do?

This provision incorporates the Privacy Statement by reference as the operative document defining Microsoft's data collection, processing, and usage practices. It establishes the informational mechanism through which Microsoft discloses its data handling policies to users.

How does this clause affect you?

Users are notified that Microsoft collects device and usage data and are directed to review the Privacy Statement for specifics on collection scope, purposes, and legal bases. Continued use of the service operates under the data practices described in the referenced Privacy Statement.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 5 platforms. See the full comparison.

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