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AI / LLM · Reviewed 2026-09-11

US LLC running on Microsoft Azure US regions. Zero-data-retention API mode reduces retention risk but does not change jurisdiction — inference still runs on US-controlled infrastructure.

Contracting entity
OpenAI, LLC
Ultimate parent
OpenAI, Inc. (US)
Hosting regions
us
Subprocessors
azure
Transfer mechanism
DPF
Operational access from
US

Rating by dimension

Entity control
Red — CLOUD Act exposure
Data location
Red — CLOUD Act exposure
Operational access
Red — CLOUD Act exposure
Subprocessor chain
Amber — mitigations present
Transfer mechanism
Amber — mitigations present

EU alternatives

Sources

Note OpenAI announced EU data residency for some ChatGPT Enterprise / API customers in 2024; enable it explicitly per account. Even with EU residency, the corporate anchor stays US.

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