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Jitsi : Datenschutz, & EU Alternatives
The jurisdiction of Jitsi could not be clearly determined. Please check the DPA and the provider's legal notice.
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Is Jitsi GDPR compliant?
The jurisdiction of Jitsi could not be clearly determined. Please check the DPA and the provider's legal notice.
Vendor Profile
Who is the contractual partner?
Contract & Subprocessor Chain
- 1.Open-Source-Projekt (Jitsi)
- 2.8x8, Inc. (US, San Jose CA), für meet.jit.si
Even if the main provider is based in the EU, a US subprocessor in this chain can trigger a third-country transfer. This is the core pitfall of .
Data Categories
What data does Jitsi process?
In typical use, the following data categories arise. Which ones are relevant for you depends on your setup and scope of use.
- Business email correspondence
- Calendar entries and meeting content
- Drive/file storage content (if enabled)
- Directory of all employees
Data Subjects
Who is affected by the processing?
Under Art. 30 GDPR, you must document the categories of data subjects per processing activity. In typical use, these include:
- All employees of your company
- External communication partners (customers, suppliers)
Concrete Impact
What does this mean in practice?
Your entire business communications (email, calendar, files) are stored with a US corporation. Even the EU data location of M365 / Workspace does not change the CLOUD Act applicability.
Note: This is a risk description, not a specific incident. Whether access occurred in your case depends on many factors. What can be documented: the risk must be named in your TIA and mitigated with additional measures.
meetergo Recommendation
Jitsi mit meetergo als Video-Link integrieren
Bei Jitsi self-hosted: Hosting-Jurisdiktion sicherstellen (EU-Server empfohlen). meetergo integriert Jitsi-Links direkt in Termineinladungen für datenschutzkonforme Video-Meetings.
GDPR-compliant providers
EU alternatives to Jitsi
Providers based in the EU or EEA. No third-country transfer, simpler DPA situation, TIA generally not required.
Migration Plan
How to migrate away from Jitsi
The following steps are the typical path for this tool category. Order and time required depend on your specific setup.
- 1
Plan MX cutover with reduced TTL
- 2
IMAP migration of existing mailboxes
- 3
Run calendar and drive in parallel
- 4
Gradual employee migration (pilot → departments → all)
We help with migration planning at no cost: 30 minutes with a data protection specialist to prioritise and define a migration sprint. Book appointment
Frequently Asked Questions
Jitsi & Privacy: FAQ
Is Jitsi GDPR-compliant?
Is Jitsi GDPR-compliant?
Who is the contractual partner for Jitsi?
Who is the contractual partner for Jitsi?
What EU alternatives are there to Jitsi?
What EU alternatives are there to Jitsi?
Where is Jitsi data stored?
Where is Jitsi data stored?
How much effort is involved in switching away from Jitsi?
How much effort is involved in switching away from Jitsi?
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