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Is ElevenLabs GDPR-safe?

Partly: read the fine print

ElevenLabs offers EU data storage only on more expensive business plans, but the vendor is based outside the EU and may be covered by third-country legislation (for US companies: the CLOUD Act) regardless of server location. For non-sensitive data this is rarely a problem, but for customer data you should weigh the risk.

Facts that decide

Vendor jurisdiction Outside EU (ElevenLabs)
EU data storageEnterprise/Business plan only
GDPR terms / DPAStated to be available, verify in your contract
CertificationsISO 27001, SOC 2
CategoryAudio & voice

Full review of ElevenLabs →

How to use it more safely

  1. Sign a data processing agreement (DPA) if personal data is processed.
  2. Never enter national IDs or sensitive data, especially here where data leaves the EU.
  3. Check the vendor's sub-processors: AI features often forward data.
  4. Read our GDPR guide for small businesses for the full picture.

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Swedish tool that transcribes audio and video to text and creates subtitles. The GDPR page states AWS storage in an EU region, but sub-processors in the UK and USA are used. Automatic transcription, so expect to proofread Swedish output.

  • Swedish company, media files stored at AWS with EU region stated on the GDPR page
  • Support for Swedish plus 30+ languages
  • AI transcripts require manual proofreading

Best for: Swedish companies and public sector organisations that want to transcribe meetings and create subtitles with a Swedish tool, with on-premises options for sensitive material.

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Amberscript

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Dutch transcription and subtitling service with all data on EU servers and ISO 27001 certification. Automation plus human proofreading at extra cost.

  • EU storage on Google Cloud in Frankfurt as standard
  • ISO 27001 and 9001 certified
  • Human transcription (from approx. EUR 1.85/min) becomes expensive

Best for: Companies that want EU storage plus the option to order human proofreading for high precision.

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Happy Scribe

Happy Scribe Limited

3,5 Good
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Irish platform for transcription and subtitles in 150+ languages with data in EU datacenters. Cheapest in class, but Swedish AI precision varies.

  • Low entry price (from approx 17 USD/month)
  • EU datacenter, SOC 2 and ISO 27001
  • AI precision in Swedish varies, proofreading needed

Best for: Small businesses and podcasters who want affordable transcription and subtitles with EU storage.

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Common questions

Does ElevenLabs store data inside the EU?

Only on Enterprise/Business plans. On free and standard plans data is stored outside the EU.

Is ElevenLabs covered by the CLOUD Act?

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.

What is needed to use ElevenLabs in a GDPR-safe way?

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.