EuroComply vs DataGuard
DataGuard is a Munich-based managed compliance service combining a software platform with outsourced Data Protection Officers and information security consultants. Its model is service-heavy, targeting DACH mid-market companies that want compliance delegated rather than self-managed.
EuroComply vs DataGuard — what is the difference for EU SMEs?
EuroComply and DataGuard serve different compliance needs. EuroComply is built for EU SMEs, uses EU-hosted regulated workspace data, discloses a Mixed CLOUD Act exposure score of 27/100, and covers key EU regulations including the AI Act. DACH mid-market companies (50–500 employees) preferring managed compliance over self-service software.
- Self-serve — you own your compliance, no third-party dependency
- Free — every tool, no subscription — vs DataGuard's €500–1,500/month
- EU AI Act and NIS-2 coverage — DataGuard's core gaps
- DORA, CRA, DSA, Pay Transparency Directive coverage
| CLOUD Act exposure (EuroComply) | Mixed (score: 27/100) |
| CLOUD Act exposure (DataGuard) | Sovereign (score: 15/100) |
| EuroComply pricing | Free — all tools, no subscription; one-time data products from €99 |
| DataGuard pricing | Service contract pricing: typically €6,000–18,000/year (billed monthly at €500–1,500/month); custom contracts for larger organisations |
EuroComply
EU Compliance OS for SMEs
Pricing: Free — all tools, no subscription; one-time data products from €99
For: EU SMEs (10-500 employees)
DataGuard
DPO-as-a-Service and managed privacy compliance
Pricing: Service contract pricing: typically €6,000–18,000/year (billed monthly at €500–1,500/month); custom contracts for larger organisations
For: DACH mid-market companies (50–500 employees) preferring managed compliance over self-service software
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EuroComply vs DataGuard: what's the difference?
Under the US CLOUD Act, US authorities can compel US-headquartered companies to disclose customer data stored anywhere in the world — including EU data centres. The tiers below reflect each platform's legal exposure.
| Platform | Exposure tier | Score (0–100) | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| EuroComply | Mixed | 27 | EU-operated platform with EU-hosted regulated workspace data and transparent processor disclosure. |
| DataGuard | Sovereign | 15 | German company (Munich, Germany) with EU-only legal structure. London office is a post-Brexit UK entity — no US CLOUD Act exposure. Customer data processed in EU. |
Tiers: Sovereign ≤20 · Mixed 21–50 · US-Dominant 51–80 · US-Only 81–100. Scores are EuroComply research estimates, not legal opinions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is DataGuard data stored in the EU?
- Yes. DataGuard is rated Sovereign (CLOUD Act Exposure Score: 15/100). German company (Munich, Germany) with EU-only legal structure. London office is a post-Brexit UK entity — no US CLOUD Act exposure. Customer data processed in EU.
- Is DataGuard subject to the US CLOUD Act?
- DataGuard has a Sovereign CLOUD Act Exposure Score of 15/100, meaning US authorities have minimal legal basis to compel disclosure of EU customer data. German company (Munich, Germany) with EU-only legal structure. London office is a post-Brexit UK entity — no US CLOUD Act exposure. Customer data processed in EU.
- What is the EU-sovereign alternative to DataGuard?
- EuroComply is a Mixed-rated (score: 27/100) EU compliance platform operated from Portugal. It is designed around EU-first data handling, discloses its processor posture, uses EU-hosted regulated workspace data, and covers AI Act, GDPR, NIS2, DORA, and CRA readiness workflows for EU SMEs.
- Which is better for EU SMEs: EuroComply or DataGuard?
- EuroComply is purpose-built for EU SMEs — free to use, with EU-first data handling and coverage across key EU regulatory areas in one platform. DataGuard DACH mid-market companies (50–500 employees) preferring managed compliance over self-service software. For teams that prioritise transparent processor posture and multi-regulation compliance, EuroComply has a CLOUD Act exposure score of 27/100 (Mixed) vs 15 for DataGuard.
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Comparison based on publicly available information as of April 2026. Pricing and features may have changed.