The policy discloses that user data may be processed on servers outside the user's country of residence, and states that Waze applies consistent protections regardless of processing location.
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This provision establishes that cross-border data transfers occur, including to servers in the EU and U.S. as noted elsewhere in the policy, but does not specify the transfer mechanisms relied upon for compliance with GDPR Chapter V or equivalent frameworks.
Interpretive note: The specific legal transfer mechanisms relied upon for GDPR and LGPD compliance are not named in the document, creating interpretive uncertainty about the adequacy of the disclosed transfer framework.
The updated policy now applies to users of any age by removing the prior 16+ requirement, but does not explicitly state whether parental consent is required for minors. The policy defines Personal Information more broadly to include location, route information, and data reasonably linked to you by Waze. The company removed documentation of the 'find friends' feature that previously collected phone numbers from device contacts, suggesting that feature is no longer active or has been redesigned. Privacy controls remain available through in-app settings where you can adjust which Personal Information Waze collects and how it is used.
View change record →Elimination of dedicated cross-border data transfer provision suggests reduced transparency around mechanisms ensuring compliance with data localization and international transfer regulations like Standard Contractual Clauses.
View full change record →Under this clause, personal data including location and route information may be processed on servers outside the user's home country. The policy states that consistent protections are applied regardless of processing location, but does not name the specific transfer mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses used to authorize transfers under GDPR.
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"We store data on servers located around the world and your information may be processed on servers located outside of the country where you live. Data protection laws vary among countries, with some providing more protection than others. Regardless of where your information is processed, we apply the same protections described in this policy. When we receive formal written complaints, we respond by contacting the person who made the complaint. We work with the appropriate regulatory authorities, including local data protection authorities, to resolve any complaints regarding the transfer of your data that we cannot resolve with you directly.Excerpt from Waze's Privacy Policy
1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Cross-border data transfers from the EU, UK, and Brazil require documented legal mechanisms under GDPR Chapter V, UK GDPR, and LGPD respectively.
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This provision establishes that cross-border data transfers occur, including to servers in the EU and U.S. as noted elsewhere in the policy, but does not specify the transfer mechanisms relied upon for compliance with GDPR Chapter V or equivalent frameworks.
Under this clause, personal data including location and route information may be processed on servers outside the user's home country. The policy states that consistent protections are applied regardless of processing location, but does not name the specific transfer mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses used to authorize transfers under GDPR.
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