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Data Sharing Within Microsoft Ecosystem

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What it is

Your Minecraft data can be shared with Microsoft's affiliated companies, vendors, and third parties for a variety of business, legal, and security purposes.

This analysis describes what Minecraft's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause establishes the operational framework for data distribution across Microsoft's corporate structure and external service providers, expanding data access beyond the primary service provider to multiple entities operating under different data handling practices and governance structures.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your personal data collected through Minecraft may be shared with Microsoft subsidiaries and third-party vendors, potentially subjecting it to different data handling practices across multiple entities.

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.
  • Delete Your Data
    Visit account.microsoft.com/privacy, sign in, and use the privacy dashboard to submit a data deletion request covering your Minecraft account data shared within Microsoft's ecosystem.

How other platforms handle this

MetaMask Medium

We may share your personal information with our affiliates, meaning entities that control, are controlled by, or are under common control with Consensys. We also share information with service providers who assist in operating our services, subject to confidentiality obligations.

Ledger Medium

At Ledger, earning and maintaining our users' trust is a top priority. That's why we are deeply committed not only to protecting your privacy and securing your personal data, but also to being fully transparent about how we handle it.

Target Medium

Loyalty and partner program companies. We share information with our loyalty and partner program companies, like Ulta Beauty and Marriott.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Microsoft shares your personal data with your consent or as necessary to complete any transaction or provide any product you have requested or authorized. We also share data with Microsoft-controlled affiliates and subsidiaries; with vendors working on our behalf; when required by law or to respond to legal process; to protect our customers; to protect lives; to maintain the security of our products; and to protect the rights and property of Microsoft and its customers.

— Excerpt from Minecraft's Minecraft Privacy Statement

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: GDPR Art. 6 requires a lawful basis for each sharing purpose; Art. 26 applies if joint controllership arises. CCPA §1798.115 requires disclosure of third parties to whom personal information is sold or disclosed. COPPA 16 C.F.R. §312.5 restricts disclosure of children's personal information to third parties. FTC Act Section 5 applies to deceptive sharing practices.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    FTC enforces against unfair or deceptive data sharing practices under FTC Act Section 5, including opaque third-party sharing disclosures.
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  • State AG
    California's Privacy Protection Agency and State AG enforce CCPA/CPRA requirements on disclosure of data sharing with third parties.
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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
COPPA
United States Federal
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Minecraft Privacy Statement
Entity
Minecraft
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 18, 2026
Last verified
April 18, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-002815
Document ID
CA-D-00117
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
bb36f8b23024b4ac31fd0888befc17333f91847bd29a8cb8ce6568c3524a8f9b
Analysis generated
April 18, 2026 09:50 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Minecraft
Document: Minecraft Privacy Statement
Record ID: CA-P-002815
Captured: 2026-04-18 09:50:59 UTC
SHA-256: bb36f8b23024b4ac…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/minecraft/minecraft-privacy-statement/data-sharing-within-microsoft-ecosystem/
Accessed: June 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Minecraft's Data Sharing Within Microsoft Ecosystem clause do?

The clause establishes the operational framework for data distribution across Microsoft's corporate structure and external service providers, expanding data access beyond the primary service provider to multiple entities operating under different data handling practices and governance structures.

How does this clause affect you?

Your personal data collected through Minecraft may be shared with Microsoft subsidiaries and third-party vendors, potentially subjecting it to different data handling practices across multiple entities.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Minecraft?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Minecraft.