The EU-US Data Privacy Framework, explained for vendor reviews
Solomon Amos · 7 Sep 2026 · 10 min read
For each regulation, how many of the requirements it places on your vendors Gigs’s public evidence reaches. Open one for every item with its date and source.
What the vendor lists, typed; public items can be read now, the rest are available on request.
11 documents listed on Gigs’s trust centre
trust.gigs.comAnswers the vendor publishes to questions buyers ask, quoted with the link to where it says so.
Where data is hosted or processed
Where are your servers located?
“Gigs operates exclusively on Google Cloud (GPC) with data residency in EU regions. For subprocessors please refer to https://trust.gigs.com/subprocessors”
Regions named: EUas of 21 Sep 2026Source
Encryption
Do you encrypt data at rest?
“Yes, data is stored in encrypted Cloud SQL instances and encrypted Google Cloud Storage Buckets using AES-256.”
as of 21 Sep 2026Source
Encryption
How does Gigs encrypt data in-transit?
“Gigs uses TLS 1.2 or higher for data transmissions over potentially insecure networks. We also use features such as HSTS (HTTP Stric Transport Security). TLS keys and certificates are managed by Google Cloud.”
as of 21 Sep 2026Source
Penetration testing
Does Gigs perform Penetration Tests?
“Yes, we perform Penetration Tests through external parties at least annually. Scopes may include Web Application Security, Telecom-specific Security and Infrastructure Security.”
as of 21 Sep 2026Source
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This maps third-party obligations to the vendor evidence that may support them. It is not legal advice and never a statement that a vendor or its customers comply; confirm scope and sufficiency with your counsel or auditor. “No public evidence” means nothing public was found at the last check. Citations link to the official text.