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Cross-Border Data Transfers

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The provision operationalizes AWS's data processing infrastructure by establishing the geographic location where personal information will be handled and by creating contractual consent for international data flows. This authorization permits AWS to route user data across multiple jurisdictions without obtaining separate consent for each transfer.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users consent to having their personal information processed outside their country of residence in jurisdictions with potentially different legal protections governing data use and security. The terms apply this data transfer authorization upon continued use of AWS services and provision of personal information.

How other platforms handle this

Unreal Engine Medium

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Coinbase Medium

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, please note that we transfer your personal data to countries outside of these regions, including the United States, which may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country. We rely on app...

Canva Medium

Canva is headquartered in Australia, and the Service is operated from Australia. If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or other regions with laws governing data collection and use, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries that...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Amazon Web Services, Inc. is located in the United States. Information we collect from you will be processed in the United States. By using our website and/or providing personal information to us, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries, which may have different data protection laws than those in your country of residence.

— Excerpt from AWS's AWS Privacy Notice

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
GDPR
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
AWS Privacy Notice
Entity
AWS
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-005585
Document ID
CA-D-00649
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
56db19656bcfe04e01d638ef57e34e27832e48cd46492abe0cac4eb4a655047a
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 21:45 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: AWS
Document: AWS Privacy Notice
Record ID: CA-P-005585
Captured: 2026-05-07 21:45:26 UTC
SHA-256: 56db19656bcfe04e…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/aws/aws-privacy-notice/cross-border-data-transfers/
Accessed: June 30, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does AWS's Cross-Border Data Transfers clause do?

The provision operationalizes AWS's data processing infrastructure by establishing the geographic location where personal information will be handled and by creating contractual consent for international data flows. This authorization permits AWS to route user data across multiple jurisdictions without obtaining separate consent for each transfer.

How does this clause affect you?

Users consent to having their personal information processed outside their country of residence in jurisdictions with potentially different legal protections governing data use and security. The terms apply this data transfer authorization upon continued use of AWS services and provision of personal information.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 85 platforms. See the full comparison.

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