Why does this SQL MERGE overwrite when it should not?

Why does this SQL MERGE overwrite when it should not. The SQL code uses MERGE with a WHEN MATCHED that always runs. In SQL the logic can overwrite rows you intended to skip. In SQL sync jobs this corrupts data.

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SQL MERGE Statement

Merge in SQL Server performs INSERT, DELETE, & UPDATE in single statement. SQL MERGE Statement modify target data based on source table data.

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