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Cross-border transfers require adequate safeguards

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The claim establishes a direct obligation on PlanetScale to maintain adequate protections whenever personal data crosses borders, grounding a legal commitment to international data protection standards.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

When your personal information is transferred across borders by PlanetScale, you are entitled to the protection of relevant safeguards and applicable data protection laws.

How other platforms handle this

Adobe Medium

we also transfer personal information to all other countries in which Adobe or its affiliates, providers, and partners operate. We carry out these transfers in compliance with applicable laws – for example, by putting data transfer agreements in place...

Webull Medium

disclosure is required by a third-party to complete a transaction initiated by the user

Squarespace Medium

Each payment processor uses and processes your complete payment information in accordance with its applicable privacy policy (Stripe and PayPal).

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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When we engage in cross-border data transfers, we will ensure that relevant safeguards are in place to afford adequate protection for personal information and we will comply with applicable data protection laws...

— Excerpt from PlanetScale's PlanetScale Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
DMA
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
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-054435
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-054435
Captured: 2026-05-07 19:37:22 UTC
SHA-256: b315065acb8a4282…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/planetscale/planetscale-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-054435/cross-border-transfers-require-adequate-safeguards/
Accessed: July 13, 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 PlanetScale's Cross-border transfers require adequate safeguards clause do?

The claim establishes a direct obligation on PlanetScale to maintain adequate protections whenever personal data crosses borders, grounding a legal commitment to international data protection standards.

How does this clause affect you?

When your personal information is transferred across borders by PlanetScale, you are entitled to the protection of relevant safeguards and applicable data protection laws.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

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