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Cross-Border Data Transfers

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What it is

If you are in Europe or the UK, your personal data may be transferred to the US or other countries, and Databricks states it uses Standard Contractual Clauses as the legal mechanism to make this transfer lawful under EU and UK law.

This analysis describes what Databricks's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

International data transfers from the EU require specific legal safeguards and the adequacy of Standard Contractual Clauses as a transfer mechanism has been the subject of ongoing legal scrutiny, meaning the practical protection afforded depends on Databricks' implementation.

Interpretive note: The adequacy of Standard Contractual Clauses as a transfer mechanism may depend on whether supplementary measures are implemented, and the DPF's long-term legal stability remains subject to legal challenge.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your personal data may be transferred outside the EU or UK to countries with different privacy standards, with Databricks relying on Standard Contractual Clauses and the EU-US Data Privacy Framework as the stated legal basis for doing so.

How other platforms handle this

Square Medium

to request that your data be transferred to a third party (data portability)

Google Cloud Medium

Your organization may allow you to access and export your data in order to back it up or transfer it to a service outside of Google.

Roblox Medium

Further, you may take legal actions in relation to any potential breach of your rights regarding the processing of your Personal Information, as well as to lodge complaints before the competent data prot...

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Databricks may transfer your personal information to countries other than the country where you are located. These countries may not have the same data protection laws as your country. We transfer personal information to recipients in the United States and other countries where Databricks or its service providers operate. When transferring personal information from the EEA, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

Excerpt from Databricks's Privacy Notice

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages GDPR Chapter V governing international data transfers, specifically Articles 44 through 49.

Insight

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Enforcement risk, jurisdiction flags, contract triggers, and due diligence action items.

Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →

Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Databricks Privacy Notice
Entity
Databricks
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-004413
Document ID
CA-D-00458
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
8ad61e5a97ddff750d7e35a7ef5319c80767171ee7a2438e8fab48db3b504829
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 16:34 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Databricks
Document: Databricks Privacy Notice
Record ID: CA-P-004413
Captured: 2026-05-10 16:34:42 UTC
SHA-256: 8ad61e5a97ddff75…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/databricks/databricks-privacy-notice/provision/CA-P-004413/cross-border-data-transfers/
Accessed: Sept. 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

International data transfers from the EU require specific legal safeguards and the adequacy of Standard Contractual Clauses as a transfer mechanism has been the subject of ongoing legal scrutiny, meaning the practical protection afforded depends on Databricks' implementation.

How does this clause affect you?

Your personal data may be transferred outside the EU or UK to countries with different privacy standards, with Databricks relying on Standard Contractual Clauses and the EU-US Data Privacy Framework as the stated legal basis for doing so.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

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