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Is HeyGen GDPR-safe?

Doubtful for personal data

HeyGen 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.

Facts that decide

Vendor jurisdiction Outside EU (HeyGen)
EU data storageNo
GDPR terms / DPAStated to be available, verify in your contract
CertificationsSOC 2
CategoryVideo

Full review of HeyGen →

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.

European alternatives

Storykit

Storykit

3,8 Good
Swedish Video Price on request

Swedish platform that automatically makes videos from text — you enter your content and get a finished, brand-adapted video. The catch: no open price plans, everything is quote/demo based, and it targets companies rather than one-person businesses.

  • Swedish company in Stockholm with standard DPA under GDPR
  • Makes video directly from text — no editing skills needed
  • No open price list — requires contact with sales

Best for: Swedish companies and marketing teams that want to produce a lot of brand video from text without editing skills.

Happy Scribe

Happy Scribe Limited

3,5 Good
EU/EEA Audio & voice Freemium EU data storage ✓

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.

Common questions

Does HeyGen store data inside the EU?

No, HeyGen has no confirmed EU data storage: data is processed in a third country.

Is HeyGen 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 HeyGen 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.