If OpenAI is sold, merges with another company, or goes through bankruptcy, your personal data may be transferred to the new owner as a business asset.
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This provision authorizes transfer of user personal data, including conversation content, to unknown third-party entities in the event of a corporate transaction, potentially under different privacy terms.
The policy states that personal data may be transferred to acquirers or successors in a merger, sale, or insolvency event. The privacy practices of the successor entity are not governed by this policy.
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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.
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 ...
We may transfer to and process your personal information in countries outside of the jurisdiction where you are located for the various purposes described above. When required by law, we will ensure that we rely on an appropriate legal mechanism for the transfer, such as your consent, standard contr...
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"We may disclose Personal Data to acquirers, successors, or assignees as part of any merger, acquisition, debt financing, sale of assets, or similar transaction, as well as in the event of an insolvency, bankruptcy, or receivership in which Personal Data is transferred to one or more third parties as one of our business assets.— Excerpt from OpenAI's Privacy Policy (ROW)
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: GDPR requires that data transfers in M&A contexts maintain lawful basis and that data subjects may need to be notified; this provision would be subject to the separate EEA policy for those users. U.S. state privacy laws including CCPA generally require updated privacy notices when material changes to data practices occur following a transaction. The FTC has historically scrutinized asset sales involving consumer data. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Low to Medium. Business transaction transfer clauses are standard in privacy policies. The practical exposure arises if the acquiring entity materially changes data practices, in which case notice and potentially consent obligations may arise under applicable law. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EEA users retain GDPR protections regardless of corporate transaction; a transfer to a new controller would require a lawful basis and potentially new transparency notices. California CPRA requires businesses to honor privacy rights even through business transitions. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Organizations with contractual data protection obligations to their own customers should consider whether an OpenAI acquisition scenario could affect their compliance posture and whether their contracts with OpenAI include change-of-control provisions. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should monitor for any announcements of corporate transactions involving OpenAI and assess whether updated data processing agreements or user notices are required as a result.
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This provision authorizes transfer of user personal data, including conversation content, to unknown third-party entities in the event of a corporate transaction, potentially under different privacy terms.
The policy states that personal data may be transferred to acquirers or successors in a merger, sale, or insolvency event. The privacy practices of the successor entity are not governed by this policy.
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