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Cross-Border Data Transfers

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What it is

ElevenLabs states that personal data may be transferred and processed in countries outside the user's country of residence, including countries with different data protection standards.

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Cross-border data transfers from the EU/EEA to the United States require an approved transfer mechanism under GDPR Chapter V. The policy does not specify in detail which transfer mechanisms are relied upon, which warrants verification by compliance teams evaluating EU data flows.

Interpretive note: The specific transfer mechanisms relied upon by ElevenLabs for EU/EEA and UK data transfers are not explicitly enumerated in the policy text, creating uncertainty about GDPR Chapter V compliance status.

Change history

modified May 21, 2026

Removed explicit consent language and made the provision broader by removing specific reference to the United States as the primary destination and removing mention of server location.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This provision establishes that personal data collected from users in any jurisdiction, including the EU/EEA and UK, may be processed in the United States or other countries. The adequacy of transfer safeguards under GDPR depends on the specific mechanisms implemented, which are not fully detailed in the policy text.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you are resident. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

— Excerpt from ElevenLabs's ElevenLabs Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages GDPR Chapter V, which restricts transfers of personal data to third countries without adequate protections. The EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework provides a current adequacy mechanism for U.S. transfers if ElevenLabs is certified; Standard Contractual Clauses provide an alternative. UK GDPR similarly restricts international transfers. EU supervisory authorities enforce Chapter V compliance. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The absence of explicit enumeration of transfer mechanisms in the policy text creates transparency questions under GDPR Article 13/14 disclosure requirements. Organizations relying on this policy for transfer compliance verification will need to request supplementary documentation from ElevenLabs. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU/EEA and UK users face the highest exposure from inadequately documented cross-border transfer mechanisms. Switzerland's Federal Act on Data Protection also restricts international transfers. Post-Schrems II, reliance on any transfer mechanism requires a transfer impact assessment for high-risk destination countries. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Business customers operating in the EU/EEA should request confirmation of the specific transfer mechanisms in place and obtain copies of applicable Standard Contractual Clauses or Data Privacy Framework certification details. Data Processing Agreements should specify the transfer mechanism and associated obligations. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should verify ElevenLabs' EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework certification status or confirm that Standard Contractual Clauses with required transfer impact assessments are in place. UK adequacy and Swiss data transfer compliance should be separately assessed. Records of processing activities should document the transfer mechanism for each cross-border data flow.

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Applicable agencies

  • State AG
    EU and UK supervisory authorities and relevant state attorneys general may receive complaints regarding inadequate cross-border data transfer protections
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Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
EU AI Act - High Risk Provisions
EU
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
ElevenLabs Privacy Policy
Entity
ElevenLabs
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 21, 2026
Last verified
May 21, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-012817
Document ID
CA-D-00450
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
9275d285aa3d9e34e3fda22987a999e8a89717081c303261ff13981c3172e942
Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 01:48 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: ElevenLabs
Document: ElevenLabs Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-012817
Captured: 2026-05-21 01:48:32 UTC
SHA-256: 9275d285aa3d9e34…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/elevenlabs/elevenlabs-privacy-policy/cross-border-data-transfers/
Accessed: July 4, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Cross-border data transfers from the EU/EEA to the United States require an approved transfer mechanism under GDPR Chapter V. The policy does not specify in detail which transfer mechanisms are relied upon, which warrants verification by compliance teams evaluating EU data flows.

How does this clause affect you?

This provision establishes that personal data collected from users in any jurisdiction, including the EU/EEA and UK, may be processed in the United States or other countries. The adequacy of transfer safeguards under GDPR depends on the specific mechanisms implemented, which are not fully detailed in the policy text.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 84 platforms. See the full comparison.

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