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Modal · Modal Terms of Service · View original document ↗

Customer Data Geographic Processing Restriction

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 296 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

Where may Modal process Customer Data?
Modal will not process Customer Data on servers outside the geographic regions Customer specifies, except with Customer's prior written consent.
When may Modal process Customer Data outside the geographic regions Customer specifies?
Modal will not process Customer Data on servers outside the geographic regions Customer specifies, except with Customer's prior written consent.
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This analysis describes what Modal'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)

The restriction gives Customer enforceable control over where its data is geographically processed, which has direct implications for regulatory compliance and data sovereignty.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

You can restrict Customer Data processing to specific geographic regions, and Modal may not deviate from those regions without your prior written consent.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Customer may configure the Service to process Customer Data only on servers in the geographic regions Customer specifies... Modal will not process Customer Data on servers in other regions, except with Customer's prior written consent.

Excerpt from Modal's Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
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
Modal Terms of Service
Entity
Modal
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 12, 2026
Last verified
July 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-072465
Document ID
CA-D-00653
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
f9219da6a1104c63949083312fffeff667018578ffeda6aeafa21b9e7840ecd3
Analysis generated
July 12, 2026 17:44 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Modal
Document: Modal Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-072465
Captured: 2026-07-12 17:44:03 UTC
SHA-256: f9219da6a1104c63…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/modal/modal-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-072465/customer-data-geographic-processing-restriction/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Modal's Customer Data Geographic Processing Restriction clause do?

The restriction gives Customer enforceable control over where its data is geographically processed, which has direct implications for regulatory compliance and data sovereignty.

How does this clause affect you?

You can restrict Customer Data processing to specific geographic regions, and Modal may not deviate from those regions without your prior written consent.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 296 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Modal?

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