Is Trello GDPR-safe?

Doubtful for personal data

Trello 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 (Atlassian)
EU data storage	No
GDPR terms / DPA	Stated to be available, verify in your contract
Certifications	ISO 27001, ISO 27018, SOC 2
Category	Project & productivity

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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 Trello store data inside the EU?

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

Is Trello 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 Trello 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.