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Cross-Border Data Transfers

Medium severity Common · 79 of 325 platforms
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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The provision operationalizes Figma's data handling framework by establishing U.S. law as the governing framework and authorizing international data transfers. This determines the legal regime applicable to data management and defines the jurisdictional scope within which data protection obligations operate.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who access the service operate under terms that authorize Figma to process and store their data outside their home jurisdiction, with legal protections determined by U.S. law rather than potentially more restrictive local data protection standards. The provision conditions service access on acceptance of this cross-border data transfer model.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Figma is based in the United States and the information we collect is governed by U.S. law. By accessing or using our Services or otherwise providing information to us, you consent to the processing, transfer, and storage of information in and to the U.S. and other countries, where you may not have the same rights and protections as you do under local law.

— Excerpt from Figma's Figma Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
GDPR
European Union
UK GDPR
United Kingdom

Provision details

Document information
Document
Figma Privacy Policy
Entity
Figma
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-006775
Document ID
CA-D-00544
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
315fb012bac613a0c2ab4c786331faed0efcf8a6a9a30d7fb56cce37350ff08d
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 13:38 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Figma
Document: Figma Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-006775
Captured: 2026-05-08 13:38:05 UTC
SHA-256: 315fb012bac613a0…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/figma/figma-privacy-policy/cross-border-data-transfers/
Accessed: May 20, 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 Figma's Cross-Border Data Transfers clause do?

The provision operationalizes Figma's data handling framework by establishing U.S. law as the governing framework and authorizing international data transfers. This determines the legal regime applicable to data management and defines the jurisdictional scope within which data protection obligations operate.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who access the service operate under terms that authorize Figma to process and store their data outside their home jurisdiction, with legal protections determined by U.S. law rather than potentially more restrictive local data protection standards. The provision conditions service access on acceptance of this cross-border data transfer model.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 79 platforms. See the full comparison.

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