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Processing of Service Data Outside Chosen Location

Find out how Zendesk processes Service Data outside the chosen data hosting location while ensuring data security and compliance.

Can Service Data be processed outside the chosen data hosting location?

Yes, Service Data may be processed by Zendesk or authorized third-party service providers in other regions as necessary to provide the service. This processing includes storage that is incidental to the purpose of such processing.

All parties involved are subject to strict measures to protect your data. This ensures that while your data may be processed outside the chosen location, it remains secure and compliant with Zendesk's policies.


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The Zendesk Data Center Location add-on allows you to choose where your Service Data is hosted. This feature is particularly useful for businesses needing to comply with local data protection regulations, such as GDPR, CCPA, or APA. By activating…

Who is eligible for the Data Center Location add-on?

The Data Center Location add-on is available for Zendesk Suite Professional or higher plans at no extra cost. If you're on a legacy plan like Support Suite Enterprise, you can purchase the Data Locality add-on separately or upgrade to the latest…

What functionalities are covered by the Data Center Location add-on?

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Where can I host my data with the Data Center Location add-on?

With the Data Center Location add-on, you can choose to host your data in the United States, European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom (UK), Japan (JP), or Australia (AU). This flexibility allows you to align your data hosting with regional…

How do I activate the Data Center Location add-on?

To activate the Data Center Location add-on, contact your account representative or Zendesk Customer Support. This feature is included in Zendesk Suite plans but requires activation to initiate the account's move to the correct data center…

What happens if the Data Center Location add-on is not activated?

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How does Zendesk handle account moves with the Data Center Location add-on?

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How do Non-Zendesk services affect the Data Center Location add-on?

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