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Device Backup Deleted After 12 Months Without New Backup

High severity Explicit document language Common · 275 of 352 platforms
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This analysis describes what Samsung'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

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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if you do not back up any content from your device to Samsung Cloud for more than twelve (12) months, we reserve the right to delete any content backed up from such device to Samsung Cloud...

Excerpt from Samsung's Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN

Provision details

Document information
Document
Samsung Terms of Service
Entity
Samsung
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
Last verified
Record ID
CA-P-075485
Document ID
CA-D-00570
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Citation Record
Entity: Samsung
Document: Samsung Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-075485
Captured: UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/samsung/samsung-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-075485/device-backup-deleted-after-12-months-without-new-backup/
Accessed: Aug. 2, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Samsung's Device Backup Deleted After 12 Months Without New Backup clause do?

The clause states: “if you do not back up any content from your device to Samsung Cloud for more than twelve (12) months, we reserve the right to delete any content backed up from such device to Samsung Cloud...”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 275 platforms. See the full comparison.

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