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Business Transfer and Acquisition

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What it is

If monday.com is acquired or merges with another company, your personal data may be transferred to the new owner, though the policy states you will be given notice before this happens.

This analysis describes what Monday.com'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)

A corporate acquisition could result in your personal data being transferred to a new company with different privacy practices, and the notice commitment, while helpful, may not provide a meaningful opportunity to prevent the transfer.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your personal data could be transferred to a new company if monday.com is sold or merges, and while you will be notified, the policy does not provide an opt-out right for this transfer in most jurisdictions outside the EU.

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.
  • Close Your Account
    If monday.com announces a business transfer and you wish to prevent your data from being transferred to a new owner, contact privacy@monday.com to request account closure and data deletion before the transfer takes effect.

How other platforms handle this

Canva Medium

If Canva is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website prior to your information becoming subject to a different privacy policy.

Skillshare Medium

In connection with any reorganization, restructuring, merger or sale, or other transfer of assets, we will transfer information, including personal information, provided that the receiving party agrees to respect your personal information in a manner that is consistent with our Privacy Policy.

Calm Medium

Where required by law, we provide adequate protection for the transfer of personal data in accordance with applicable law, such as by obtaining your consent, relying on the European Commission's adequacy decisions, or executing Standard Contractual Clauses. Where relevant, you may request a copy of ...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If monday.com is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred. We will provide notice before your personal data is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

— Excerpt from Monday.com's Monday.com Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Business transfers involving personal data engage GDPR Article 6 (lawful basis for the transfer to a new controller), CCPA/CPRA (which requires disclosure of business transfer as a purpose for data collection), and FTC Act Section 5 (material retroactive changes to privacy policies). The FTC's guidance on business transfers and privacy commitments is relevant, particularly the principle that acquired companies must honor pre-existing privacy commitments. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Low to Medium. The commitment to provide notice before the transfer occurs is a meaningful protection. However, the policy does not state that users will have an opt-out right prior to the transfer, and the notice may be provided with limited lead time. For enterprise customers, the business transfer clause in the DPA should address what protections apply to customer data during a change of control event. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: GDPR-regulated users have the right to receive notice of a new controller and to understand the legal basis for continued processing. UK GDPR imposes equivalent requirements. California CPRA requires disclosure of business transfers as a category of disclosure in the privacy notice. Organizations in heavily regulated sectors should evaluate whether a change of control triggers notification obligations to their own regulators. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise agreements should include change of control provisions that address data portability, termination rights, and DPA continuity in the event of an acquisition. Procurement teams should confirm that a qualifying exit clause exists if monday.com is acquired by a competitor or an entity with incompatible data practices. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Organizations should review their vendor contracts with monday.com for change of control provisions and assess whether the existing DPA would remain effective under a new corporate parent. If an acquisition occurs, a new DPIA and vendor reassessment should be triggered.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has guidance on privacy commitments in business acquisitions and can take action if an acquiring company materially departs from the privacy commitments made by the acquired company.
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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
DMA
European Union
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
Monday.com Privacy Policy
Entity
Monday.com
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-008745
Document ID
CA-D-00554
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
cc7438a0a1190b919e18920b4392c76cbd5a30ebf48756d7000dfa42159e6e7a
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 23:01 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Monday.com
Document: Monday.com Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-008745
Captured: 2026-05-07 23:01:40 UTC
SHA-256: cc7438a0a1190b91…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/mondaycom/mondaycom-privacy-policy/business-transfer-and-acquisition/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Low
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Monday.com's Business Transfer and Acquisition clause do?

A corporate acquisition could result in your personal data being transferred to a new company with different privacy practices, and the notice commitment, while helpful, may not provide a meaningful opportunity to prevent the transfer.

How does this clause affect you?

Your personal data could be transferred to a new company if monday.com is sold or merges, and while you will be notified, the policy does not provide an opt-out right for this transfer in most jurisdictions outside the EU.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 1 platforms. See the full comparison.

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