# Data Privacy Acquisitions Microsoft Has Purchased a Data Privacy Company Named Blue Talon By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-08-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-talon References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2019/07/29/microsoft-acquires-data-privacy-and-governance-service-bluetalon/) & [bluetalon](https://bluetalon.com/) [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-9) has recently acquired the data privacy company, [Blue Talon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluesky). The company works mostly in assisting companies to create and implement policies for data accessing, Blue Talon also has data auditing services. Both of the companies have not indicated any of the costs surrounding the acquisition, however, before the deal, Blue Talon was able to raise $27.4 million USD. Microsoft's corporate VP for [Azure Data](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collibra) believes the acquisition will allow enhanced data security along with an increased ability to push the industry forward. Data is being used more and more across many different industries. As data becomes an important commodity, protecting it becomes an equal priority. Microsoft has clearly made a step towards protecting data security and sees it as a priority. Image Credit: Microsoft ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Data Privacy Services:** The increasing importance of data protection and privacy in multiple industries has led to increased demand for data privacy services. - **Acquisition of Tech Companies:** Companies are actively acquiring tech firms specializing in data privacy solutions in order to enhance security capabilities. - **Data Auditing:** Data auditing services are becoming a critical component of data protection and privacy strategies across industries. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** As data becomes an essential part of many industries, technology firms are developing solutions to secure data. - **Finance:** Financial institutions are investing heavily in data privacy services and technologies to protect sensitive financial information. - **Healthcare:** Healthcare providers are increasingly concerned with securing personal health information and are investing in data privacy solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Data Cloud Integrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collibra.md) - [Canadian AI Data Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-9.md) - [AI Security Layers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credalai.md) - [Large Gaming Company Acquisitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-purchased-activision.md) - [Privacy-First AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-processing.md) - [Defense Company Acquisitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefly-aerospace-scitec.md) - [Privacy Cloud Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softmask.md) - [AI-Specific Data-Protecting Softwares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/llm-shield.md) - [Healthcare Technology Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craneware-group.md)