Doubtful for personal data
DeepSeek is controlled from a country outside the EU and lacks confirmed EU data storage: processing effectively takes place in a third country. That makes the tool unsuitable for sensitive personal data without additional safeguards. For non-personal data (drafts, public material) it is usually fine.
| Vendor jurisdiction | Outside EU (Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co., Ltd.) |
|---|---|
| EU data storage | No |
| GDPR terms / DPA | Not confirmed |
| Certifications | None documented |
| Category | Writing, Research |
DeepL
The best AI translation on the market, and a German company with EU data storage.
Best for: Translate texts and emails with high quality within the EU.
Ecosia GmbH
Free AI search and AI chat from the German non-profit search engine, since 2026 built on European Mistral models. Good for quick answers, but less powerful than dedicated research tools.
Best for: Those who want free AI answers from European Mistral models without an account or subscription, and can accept that search queries are shared with Microsoft and Google.
Comintelli AB
Swedish platform (headquarters on Vasagatan in Stockholm) for monitoring and analysis of market and competitors, with a built-in AI assistant (Telli). Price is quote-based per user, so it is built for intelligence teams rather than one-person businesses.
Best for: Swedish companies that want to systematically monitor competitors, market and the outside world in one place.
No, DeepSeek has no confirmed EU data storage: data is processed in a third country.
The vendor is based outside the EU. US companies are covered by the CLOUD Act regardless of server location; see the tool page for details.
Sign a data processing agreement (DPA) if the tool processes personal data on your behalf, minimise the personal data you feed in, and check the vendor's sub-processors. See our DPA guide for the steps.
Our assessment is based on verified data about vendor, storage and certifications (2026). GDPR compliance also depends on how you use the tool. This is guidance, not legal advice. See How we review.
