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Element
EU
Chat securely on your terms with encrypted messaging you can self-host or run in the cloud.
UK/EUFree planFrom $5/user/month
Element Security & Privacy
How Element handles your data, where it's stored, and what certifications back their claims.
GDPR
GDPR Compliant
Legal Jurisdiction
UK/EU (HQ: London, United Kingdom) / Element (formerly New Vector Ltd)
Element is GDPR compliant and lets you choose where your messages are stored. End-to-end encryption is on by default, so not even Element can read your conversations. The company does not profile users or sell data. If you self-host, you have full control over your data location.
Data Storage Locations
●EU (Element Cloud)●User-chosen (self-hosted)●UK (company HQ)
Compliance & Certifications
- ✓ISO 27001 (hosting)
- ✓SOC 2 (hosting)
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