Will data be collected from or processed in or stored in the European Economic Area (EEA)?

This question is asking whether your service or system will handle data (collect, process, or store) within the European Economic Area (EEA), which includes EU member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. Why it matters: This question directly relates to GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) applicability. If you handle data in the EEA, you are subject to GDPR compliance requirements, which include strict data protection standards, data subject rights, breach notification requirements, and potentially significant penalties for non-compliance. The question is being asked in a security assessment because: 1. GDPR compliance creates specific legal obligations for your organization 2. It may require specific technical and organizational measures to protect personal data 3. It affects data transfer mechanisms if data moves outside the EEA 4. It influences how you structure your data processing agreements When answering this question, be specific about: - Whether you have any infrastructure (servers, data centers) in the EEA - If you collect data from EEA residents - If you process data in the EEA (even if temporarily) - If you use third-party services that store data in the EEA Be honest and thorough, as incorrect information could lead to compliance issues later.