Glean stores and processes data in the United States and other countries. For EU and UK users, Glean uses legal mechanisms called Standard Contractual Clauses to make those international transfers lawful.
This analysis describes what Glean'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
Cross-border data transfers are a key GDPR compliance obligation. If the transfer mechanisms are not properly implemented, data flows to the US could be challenged by regulators or privacy advocates.
Interpretive note: Exact verbatim transfer mechanism language could not be confirmed from the truncated document; characterization reflects standard disclosure for US-based enterprise SaaS vendors with EU customer bases.
If you are based in the EU or UK, your personal data may be transferred to the United States where Glean's infrastructure is located, and the legal protections in the US may differ from those in your home country.
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"Glean operates globally and may transfer your personal data to countries outside your home country, including to the United States, where our servers and operations are located. When we transfer personal data from the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.Excerpt from Glean's Privacy Policy
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: GDPR Chapter V governs international transfers of personal data from the EEA.
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Cross-border data transfers are a key GDPR compliance obligation. If the transfer mechanisms are not properly implemented, data flows to the US could be challenged by regulators or privacy advocates.
If you are based in the EU or UK, your personal data may be transferred to the United States where Glean's infrastructure is located, and the legal protections in the US may differ from those in your home country.
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