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International Data Transfers

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What it is

Your personal data may be transferred to the United States or other countries where privacy laws are less protective than where you live. MetaMask says it uses standard contractual clauses as a safeguard where legally required.

This analysis describes what MetaMask'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)

For EU and UK users, data transferred to the US must be protected by appropriate legal mechanisms; while SCCs are an accepted GDPR transfer tool, their adequacy in practice depends on the specific supplementary measures implemented alongside them.

Interpretive note: The specific SCC modules used and whether supplementary measures have been implemented are not disclosed in the policy text, creating uncertainty about the adequacy of transfer protections in practice.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
May 9, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

EU and UK users' personal data, including IP addresses and wallet addresses, may be transferred to the United States and stored there, subject to US law, with GDPR-required protections theoretically in place through standard contractual clauses.

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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Consensys operates globally and may transfer your personal information to countries outside of your own, including to the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses to protect your personal information during such transfers.

Excerpt from MetaMask's Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: GDPR Chapter V governs international transfers and requires either an adequacy decision, standard contractual clauses, or other approved mechanisms.

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Applicable agencies

  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Applicable regulations

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
MetaMask Privacy Policy
Entity
MetaMask
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-007289
Document ID
CA-D-00280
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
4cfbe9762731bfe658d18b0c1568e69aca6f8fd9ffe4429a18ab2c4903520ea6
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 06:17 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: MetaMask
Document: MetaMask Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-007289
Captured: 2026-05-07 06:17:26 UTC
SHA-256: 4cfbe9762731bfe6…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/metamask/metamask-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-007289/international-data-transfers/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does MetaMask's International Data Transfers clause do?

For EU and UK users, data transferred to the US must be protected by appropriate legal mechanisms; while SCCs are an accepted GDPR transfer tool, their adequacy in practice depends on the specific supplementary measures implemented alongside them.

How does this clause affect you?

EU and UK users' personal data, including IP addresses and wallet addresses, may be transferred to the United States and stored there, subject to US law, with GDPR-required protections theoretically in place through standard contractual clauses.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 289 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with MetaMask?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by MetaMask.