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Cross-Border Data Transfers

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What it is

Synthesia may transfer your personal data outside the EU or UK and states it uses Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent legal mechanisms to protect it during those transfers.

This analysis describes what Synthesia'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)

International data transfers are a key area of GDPR enforcement and EU users should be aware that their data may be processed in countries with different privacy standards, though Synthesia asserts it uses approved transfer mechanisms.

Interpretive note: The adequacy of SCCs alone depends on accompanying Transfer Impact Assessments, which are not described in the policy; the legal sufficiency of transfers therefore cannot be confirmed from document text alone.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your personal data, including account information and potentially avatar data, may be transferred to servers or processors outside the EU or UK, with Synthesia asserting reliance on SCCs or equivalent safeguards to maintain legal protection.

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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We may transfer your personal data to countries outside the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom. Where we do so, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or the UK equivalent, to protect your personal data.

Excerpt from Synthesia's Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: GDPR Chapter V governs international data transfers and requires that transfers to third countries occur only where an adequacy decision exists, or where appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) under …

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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

EU AI Act
European Union
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
EU AI Act - High Risk Provisions
EU
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
Synthesia Privacy Policy
Entity
Synthesia
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 30, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-009279
Document ID
CA-D-00470
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
7648d9071447f69ed848238281e6ab982ee2d650c8e20eb74c961b356314a183
Analysis generated
April 30, 2026 07:49 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Synthesia
Document: Synthesia Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-009279
Captured: 2026-04-30 07:49:32 UTC
SHA-256: 7648d9071447f69e…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/synthesia/synthesia-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-009279/cross-border-data-transfers/
Accessed: Sept. 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Synthesia's Cross-Border Data Transfers clause do?

International data transfers are a key area of GDPR enforcement and EU users should be aware that their data may be processed in countries with different privacy standards, though Synthesia asserts it uses approved transfer mechanisms.

How does this clause affect you?

Your personal data, including account information and potentially avatar data, may be transferred to servers or processors outside the EU or UK, with Synthesia asserting reliance on SCCs or equivalent safeguards to maintain legal protection.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Synthesia?

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