Where your data lives determines which legislation applies to it. For Dutch organisations that is not a technical detail, but a core question when choosing software.
Where data lives, the law applies
If data is stored outside the European Union, transferring it is subject to additional conditions. That brings legal and practical risks, especially with sensitive information.
GDPR and transfers outside the EU
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) sets requirements for processing personal data. With storage outside the EU you must be able to demonstrate that appropriate safeguards are in place. That costs time and creates uncertainty.
Trust starts with clarity
Organisations want to know where their data lives, who can access it and what happens when they leave. Clarity about this is part of trust, not an afterthought.
Our choice
We choose hosting within the European Union. Not because it is mandatory, but because it is the logical choice for organisations that work with confidential information. That way data stays within a jurisdiction you know.
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