Doubtful for personal data
Motion 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 (Motion) |
|---|---|
| EU data storage | No |
| GDPR terms / DPA | Not confirmed |
| Certifications | SOC 2 |
| Category | Project & productivity |
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German platform for files, collaboration, chat and calendar, Europe's great alternative to Google Workspace and Microsoft 365.
Best for: Companies that want control over files and collaboration within the EU.
No, Motion 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.
