DeepL

German translation company DeepL began co-processing customer data on Amazon Web Services servers in 2026, a shift from its previous marketing position emphasizing GDPR-native, Europe-only data handling as a differentiator from US competitors. The company disclosed the change to business customers via email but the change defaults customers into the new routing rather than requiring opt-in, and detailed disclosure of data-routing specifics remained pending after the announcement. The move drew criticism for undercutting the 'European data sovereignty' pitch at a time when European governments and businesses are actively trying to reduce reliance on US cloud infrastructure over CLOUD Act exposure concerns.