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Business Transfer Data Sharing

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What it is

If Skillshare is sold, merged, or restructured, your personal data will be transferred to the new owner, subject only to a commitment that they will treat it consistently with this policy.

This analysis describes what Skillshare'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)

This provision permits the transfer of your personal data to an entirely different company in a corporate transaction, with the only protection being a general consistency commitment rather than specific contractual obligations or user notification requirements.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
May 11, 2026
First Seen
May 20, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

In the event of a sale or merger, your complete personal data profile, including learning history, payment information, and inferred interests, may be transferred to a new corporate owner, and you will have limited ability to prevent or opt out of that transfer.

How other platforms handle this

Notion Medium

If you registered to use Notion's Services with such an email address, but you do not use the Services in connection with your organization...you may transfer your account to a different email address.

Glassdoor Medium

We will also provide an individual opt-out choice, or opt-in for sensitive data, before we share your data with third parties other than our agents, or before we use it for a purpose other than which it was originally collected.

Square Medium

to request that your data be transferred to a third party (data portability)

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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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.

Excerpt from Skillshare's Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Under GDPR, personal data transfers in the context of mergers and acquisitions require a valid legal basis and, where the acquiring entity is in a third country, adequate transfer mechanisms.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
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
Skillshare Privacy Policy
Entity
Skillshare
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010478
Document ID
CA-D-00244
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
2a0567069c9d6893bbcc82dbdd85e4b5de132048e7611b7833eae3c12942e135
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 06:27 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Skillshare
Document: Skillshare Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-010478
Captured: 2026-05-11 06:27:29 UTC
SHA-256: 2a0567069c9d6893…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/skillshare/skillshare-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-010478/business-transfer-data-sharing/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 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 Skillshare's Business Transfer Data Sharing clause do?

This provision permits the transfer of your personal data to an entirely different company in a corporate transaction, with the only protection being a general consistency commitment rather than specific contractual obligations or user notification requirements.

How does this clause affect you?

In the event of a sale or merger, your complete personal data profile, including learning history, payment information, and inferred interests, may be transferred to a new corporate owner, and you will have limited ability to prevent or opt out of that transfer.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

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