Is Jitsi Meet GDPR-safe?

Doubtful for personal data

Jitsi Meet 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 (Jitsi)
EU data storage	No
GDPR terms / DPA	Not confirmed
Certifications	None documented
Category	Video meetings

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How to use it more safely

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

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Common questions

Does Jitsi Meet store data inside the EU?

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

Is Jitsi Meet 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 Jitsi Meet 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.