GDPR Data Room Providers — 2026 Compliance Snapshot

Every European-hosted virtual data room provider profiled on this site is GDPR-aligned. This annual snapshot captures the certifications and hosting locations of each as a procurement reference.

Last updated: May 2026.


Provider Compliance Snapshot

ProviderHostingCertifications
PapermarkEU (DE) / US / UAE choiceSOC 2, GDPR, ISO-aligned
DroomsDE & CHISO 27001:2022, ISO 27018:2020
FORDATAEU/EEA onlyISO 27001, GDPR, DORA, NIS2
netfilesDE onlyISO 27001, BSI C5, SOC 2
idgardDE only (BSI-audited)ISO 27001, BSI C5, EU CoC
BrainloopDEISO 27001/27018, BSI C5, SOC 2
AdmincontrolEU/EEAISO 27001, ISO 27701
Virtual VaultsEU (NL + DE)ISO 27001, ISO 27701
SherpanyCH and EU choiceISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 2
EthosDataEU choiceISO 27001, ISO 9001

What 'GDPR-Compliant' Means in Practice

GDPR-compliance for a VDR provider means: (a) Article 28 DPA available, (b) sub-processor list maintained, (c) breach notification SLA defined, (d) deletion certificate process documented, (e) EU/EEA hosting available, (f) Schrems II posture documented for any non-EEA flow.