Data privacy framework - need to be prepared

fok_ste · 2025-03-07T18:49:32.245Z

Hi all,
call it paranoid, but I’m a little worried. EU news are more and more talking about a potential end of the data privacy framework when it comes to the current US Administration If the EU decides that personal data are not longer “safe” when the contractor or hosting is in the US it will be a huge problem for a lot of bubble-users, incl me.

A lot of US companies already have a subsidery in europe for legal reasons and at least one server in the EU.

I know that its possible to get the dedicated server hosted in the EU. But the costs for that are extremly high. (compared to my current usage of 4 growth planes + workload addons). And that doesnt solve that fact, that bubble io is a US company.

How do other bubble users deal with that? Wait until the EU do a decision on that? Taking in on the own risk? Migrating to an alternative platform?
I tried many other solutions, but all of them are not good as bubble. So I really want to stay with it.

I’ve to be prepared as my business depends on the bubble apps

lakeman · 2025-03-18T15:15:49.918Z

Isn’t it a solution to keep working with bubble, but store the (user)data in another application? like Xano for instance? I also need to store data in Europe for the same reason…

fok_ste · 2025-03-18T15:29:00.455Z

No. As all data go through bubble.

yannandco · 2025-03-21T01:58:31.341Z

considering Bubble is using AWS I don’t understand why they still don’t offer an EU hosting… especialy when one of the founders is french and very active in Europe to promote lowcode…

gerbertdelangen · 2025-03-21T07:18:02.522Z

Everybody yelling (for 9 years now), “Please provide EU server, we will give you money”. Bubble and investors: “No, we do not want your money and a healthy return on our 100 million dollar investment”.

Instead of finding new users in the already saturated American market with competitors like Draftbit, Weweb, toddle etc., why not focus on unlocking the EU market where there are only a couple of high priced competitors like Outsystems, Betty Blocks and Mendix?

georgecollier · 2025-03-21T11:10:23.014Z

Announcements re. EU hosting on non-dedicated plans is on my BubbleCon 2025 bingo card by the way, for a 2026 first half launch.

snipergerth · 2025-03-23T11:27:39.076Z

Blockquote Hi all,
call it paranoid, but I’m a little worried. EU news are more and more talking about a potential end of the data privacy framework when it comes to the current US Administration If the EU decides that personal data are not longer “safe” when the contractor or hosting is in the US it will be a huge problem for a lot of bubble-users, incl me. A lot of US companies already have a subsidery in europe for legal reasons and at least one server in the EU. I know that its possible to get the dedicated server hosted in the EU. But the costs for that are extremly high. (compared to my current usage of 4 growth planes + workload addons). And that doesnt solve that fact, that bubble io is a US company. How do other bubble users deal with that? Wait until the EU do a decision on that? Taking in on the own risk? Migrating to an alternative platform?
I tried many other solutions, but all of them are not good as bubble. So I really want to stay with it. I’ve to be prepared as my business depends on the bubble apps. And how about them applying Cloud-Based MFA Service for better protection?

You’re definitely not alone in this concern. The uncertainty around data privacy frameworks between the EU and the US has been a recurring issue, and if another invalidation happens, it could create major challenges for businesses relying on US-based platforms like Bubble.

At the moment, many businesses are in a “wait and see” mode, but it’s smart to start evaluating contingency plans. Some options to consider:

Monitor legal developments closely – The EU could introduce alternative agreements or transitional periods, giving companies time to adapt.
Explore EU-based hosting – Yes, it’s more expensive, but some managed hosting providers specialize in GDPR-compliant setups, potentially lowering costs in the long run.
Talk to Bubble – They may provide solutions like an EU subsidiary or region-specific hosting if demand is high enough.
Assess your data exposure – If your app processes sensitive personal data, the risk is higher. If it mainly handles non-personal data, the impact may be less severe.

For now, staying informed and having a potential backup plan in place is your best bet. Many companies faced similar issues with Schrems II, and some platforms adapted accordingly. Hopefully, Bubble will too.