What can I do about this clause?

{'method': 'WEB_FORM', 'recipient': 'https://account.microsoft.com/privacy', 'difficulty': 'MODERATE', 'action_type': 'EXPORT_DATA', 'instructions': "Log in to your Microsoft account at account.microsoft.com/privacy, navigate to 'Privacy dashboard', and select 'Download your data' to request an export of data associated with your Minecraft account.", 'deadline_days': None, 'deadline_hours': None}

Which regulatory agencies enforce this type of clause?

{'agency': 'FTC', 'reason': 'The FTC enforces against unfair or deceptive data collection practices under FTC Act Section 5 and COPPA for child-directed services.', 'complaint_url': 'https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/'}

What is the severity of this clause?

ConductAtlas classifies this Data Collection — Gameplay and Account Data clause as medium severity. Severity reflects the magnitude of rights affected, the breadth of users impacted, and the degree of discretion the platform retains.

Data Collection — Gameplay and Account Data — Minecraft

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What it is

Minecraft (via Microsoft) collects personal data you provide directly, such as account information, as well as data generated automatically when you play, such as gameplay activity and device information.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your gameplay behavior, device identifiers, and account information are collected every time you use Minecraft services, meaning a detailed profile of your gaming activity is built over time by Microsoft.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.

Export Your Data

Log in to your Microsoft account at account.microsoft.com/privacy, navigate to 'Privacy dashboard', and select 'Download your data' to request an export of data associated with your Minecraft account.

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

Understanding what data is collected is the foundation of any privacy assessment — users may not realize the breadth of passively collected gameplay and device data.

View original clause language

We collect data from you, through our interactions with you and through our products. You provide some of this data directly, and we get some of it by collecting data about your interactions, use, and experiences with our products.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Data collection practices implicate GDPR Art. 5 (data minimization, purpose limitation), Art. 6 (lawful basis for processing), and Art. 13/14 (transparency obligations). CCPA §1798.100 requires disclosure of specific categories of personal information collected. COPPA 16 C.F.R. §312.4 requires clear notice and parental consent for collection from children under 13. FTC Act Section 5 prohibits unfair or deceptive data practices. Primary enforcement: EU DPAs, FTC, California Privacy Protection Agency.

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Applicable agencies

FTC

The FTC enforces against unfair or deceptive data collection practices under FTC Act Section 5 and COPPA for child-directed services.
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Provision details

Document information

Document

Minecraft Privacy Statement

Entity

Minecraft

Document last updated

April 29, 2026

Tracking information

First tracked

April 18, 2026

Last verified

April 18, 2026

Record ID

CA-P-002814

Document ID

CA-D-00117

Evidence Provenance

Source URL

https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/privacy

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SHA-256

bb36f8b23024b4ac31fd0888befc17333f91847bd29a8cb8ce6568c3524a8f9b

Verified

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How to Cite

ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Minecraft | Document: Minecraft Privacy Statement | Record: CA-P-002814
Captured: 2026-04-18 09:50:59 UTC | SHA-256: bb36f8b23024b4ac…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/minecraft/minecraft-privacy-statement/data-collection-gameplay-and-account-data/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

Classification

Severity

Medium

Data Collection — Gameplay and Account Data