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EU-US Data Privacy Framework Certification

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What it is

PlanetScale has certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, meaning it has committed to specific data protection standards for data transferred from the EU, UK, and Switzerland to the US, and the FTC can enforce these commitments.

This analysis describes what PlanetScale'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)

EU, UK, and Swiss users have a formal mechanism to raise privacy disputes through VeraSafe's dispute resolution process and ultimately through binding arbitration if PlanetScale and VeraSafe cannot resolve a complaint, providing a meaningful enforcement pathway not available in many commercial privacy policies.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 10, 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, UK, and Swiss users whose personal data is transferred to PlanetScale in the US are protected by DPF Principles, have access to a free VeraSafe dispute resolution process, and can pursue binding arbitration if complaints remain unresolved; however, PlanetScale may still disclose their data in response to US national security or law enforcement requests.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Delete Your Data
    If a privacy complaint cannot be resolved by contacting PlanetScale at privacy@planetscale.com, submit a dispute to VeraSafe using the form at the link above to initiate the Data Privacy Framework Dispute Resolution Procedure at no charge.

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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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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PlanetScale Inc. participates in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, the UK Extension to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, and the Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework for the collection, use, and retention of personal information from the European Union and European Economic Area member countries, the United Kingdom and Switzerland. We have certified with the Department of Commerce that we adhere to the Data Privacy Framework Principles. [...] PlanetScale is subject to the investigatory and enforcement powers of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). We may be required to disclose personal information that we handle under the Data Privacy Framework in response to lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.

Excerpt from PlanetScale's Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF), administered by the US Department of Commerce, provides a GDPR-compliant transfer mechanism following the Court of Justice of the EU's Schrems II decision and the European …

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
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
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
PlanetScale Privacy Policy
Entity
PlanetScale
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-008468
Document ID
CA-D-00684
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
b315065acb8a4282c6e54c56681b20e824edab57d1106f1ca3a23a4a553b776d
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 19:37 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: PlanetScale
Document: PlanetScale Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-008468
Captured: 2026-05-07 19:37:22 UTC
SHA-256: b315065acb8a4282…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/planetscale/planetscale-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-008468/eu-us-data-privacy-framework-certification/
Accessed: Aug. 11, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does PlanetScale's EU-US Data Privacy Framework Certification clause do?

EU, UK, and Swiss users have a formal mechanism to raise privacy disputes through VeraSafe's dispute resolution process and ultimately through binding arbitration if PlanetScale and VeraSafe cannot resolve a complaint, providing a meaningful enforcement pathway not available in many commercial privacy policies.

How does this clause affect you?

EU, UK, and Swiss users whose personal data is transferred to PlanetScale in the US are protected by DPF Principles, have access to a free VeraSafe dispute resolution process, and can pursue binding arbitration if complaints remain unresolved; however, PlanetScale may still disclose their data in response to US national security or law enforcement requests.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

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

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