CRM Beyond US Jurisdiction
True European data sovereignty. 100% EU-owned and operated with no US CLOUD Act exposure. Your customer data protected by EU law, not subject to US government access.
What is the US CLOUD Act?
And why European businesses should be concerned
The Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act (CLOUD Act), passed in 2018, allows US law enforcement to compel US-based technology companies to provide data stored on servers regardless of whether the data is stored in the US or on foreign soil.
This means that if you use a CRM from a US company (like Salesforce, HubSpot, or Microsoft), your European customer data could potentially be accessed by US authorities—even if that data is stored in EU data centers.
CLOUD Act Risks for Your Business
What using a US-based CRM means for your data
Warrantless Access
US government can compel access to data stored by US companies, regardless of where the data is physically located.
No Customer Notification
Companies may be legally prohibited from notifying customers that their data has been accessed.
Conflicts with GDPR
CLOUD Act requests may conflict with GDPR requirements, creating legal uncertainty.
Extended Reach
Applies to any company with sufficient US presence, including subsidiaries of US companies.
CRMs Subject to CLOUD Act
These US-headquartered providers are subject to US law
Even with EU data centers, these companies must comply with US CLOUD Act requests
The WorkChi Difference
True European data sovereignty
100% EU Ownership
WorkChi is a European company with no US parent, subsidiary, or significant US presence. We cannot be compelled by US law.
EU-Only Infrastructure
All servers, backups, and processing happen exclusively in EU data centers. No data ever touches US infrastructure.
European Legal Framework
Subject only to EU law. Your data is protected by GDPR without conflicting US legal obligations.
Data Sovereignty Guarantee
Contractual guarantee that your data will never be disclosed to non-EU authorities without proper EU legal process.
WorkChi vs US-Based CRMs
Complete protection from US jurisdiction
Post-Schrems II Compliance
The Schrems II ruling invalidated the EU-US Privacy Shield and raised questions about Standard Contractual Clauses for transfers to the US. With WorkChi:
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