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Merger and Acquisition Data Transfer

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause establishes the operational framework for personal information continuity during corporate structural changes. It clarifies that data transfer in M&A transactions is permissible under the privacy policy and requires notification to affected users.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users' personal information may be transferred to a different entity upon a merger, acquisition, or similar transaction involving Perplexity AI's assets. The terms require notification of such transfers, establishing when users will be informed of a change in the data controller.

How other platforms handle this

Substack Medium

We may share and/or transfer customer information in connection with the sale or merger of our business or assets (subject to local laws). Also, if we go out of business, enter bankruptcy, or go through some other change of control.

Chegg Medium

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or other sale of all or a portion of our assets, any information we hold may be transferred to the acquiring entity or successor. You will be notified via email and/or a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or u...

Dun & Bradstreet Medium

Since 2016, we have upheld multilateral standards to provide assurance for how we manage our cross-border privacy and data protection obligations and to support our certifications under the following frameworks recognized by regulators: EU-U.S. Privacy Shield (2016), Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield (2017)...

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In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or other sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity or successor as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

— Excerpt from Perplexity AI's Perplexity AI Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

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California, USA
GDPR
European Union
UK GDPR
United Kingdom

Provision details

Document information
Document
Perplexity AI Privacy Policy
Entity
Perplexity AI
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-005015
Document ID
CA-D-00096
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Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 15:10 UTC
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Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Perplexity AI
Document: Perplexity AI Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-005015
Captured: 2026-05-07 15:10:31 UTC
SHA-256: b8f89229e0758b22…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/perplexity-ai/perplexity-ai-privacy-policy/merger-and-acquisition-data-transfer/
Accessed: June 27, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Perplexity AI's Merger and Acquisition Data Transfer clause do?

This clause establishes the operational framework for personal information continuity during corporate structural changes. It clarifies that data transfer in M&A transactions is permissible under the privacy policy and requires notification to affected users.

How does this clause affect you?

Users' personal information may be transferred to a different entity upon a merger, acquisition, or similar transaction involving Perplexity AI's assets. The terms require notification of such transfers, establishing when users will be informed of a change in the data controller.

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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