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Midjourney trains machine learning algorithms on collected data

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause establishes that machine learning training is a named data collection activity, meaning user data may be used in and collected during model training processes.

Interpretive note: The excerpt is a short noun phrase without surrounding context, making it unclear what the full clause establishes about how or from whom data is collected in this context. The canonical claim is limited strictly to what the phrase states.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Data is collected from you as part of Midjourney's machine learning training process.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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data collected through the process of training Midjourney machine learning algorithms

— Excerpt from Midjourney's Midjourney Data Retention & Privacy FAQ

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
EU AI Act - High Risk Provisions
EU
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
UK GDPR
United Kingdom

Provision details

Document information
Document
Midjourney Data Retention & Privacy FAQ
Entity
Midjourney
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-062042
Document ID
CA-D-00828
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
dc64a31f31e3763fff77bbf3fcb645d925ef20a453b61c9779b90767e2a4b4bc
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 16:49 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Midjourney
Document: Midjourney Data Retention & Privacy FAQ
Record ID: CA-P-062042
Captured: 2026-05-12 16:49:44 UTC
SHA-256: dc64a31f31e3763f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/midjourney/midjourney-data-retention-privacy-faq/provision/CA-P-062042/midjourney-trains-machine-learning-algorithms-on-collected-data/
Accessed: July 13, 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 Midjourney's Midjourney trains machine learning algorithms on collected data clause do?

This clause establishes that machine learning training is a named data collection activity, meaning user data may be used in and collected during model training processes.

How does this clause affect you?

Data is collected from you as part of Midjourney's machine learning training process.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 280 platforms. See the full comparison.

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