Amazon Prime Video vs Viaplay: Privacy Concerns for Streamers
Explore how US-based Amazon Prime Video and EU's Viaplay handle your data, focusing on privacy laws and security features—choose wisely!
Should You Switch to Viaplay?
Access to live sports, kid-friendly content, and offline viewing.
Loss of Amazon Originals and advanced features like X-Ray.
Switch if you prioritize privacy and sports; stay for Amazon Originals.
At a Glance
US data laws
GDPR protected
Amazon Prime Video
paid
Viaplay
paid
Privacy & Compliance Comparison
Critical data sovereignty factors at a glance
| Criteria | Amazon Prime Video | Viaplay |
|---|---|---|
Server Location | US (AWS), EU (optional) | EU |
GDPR Compliance | Partial (SCCs) | Full |
Open Source | ||
E2E Encryption | Optional | Unknown |
Data Portability | Partial | Unknown |
CLOUD Act Notice
Amazon Prime Video is a US company and must comply with CLOUD Act data requests, even for data stored in EU data centers. Viaplay is not subject to US jurisdiction.
Amazon Prime Video
🇺🇸Amazon
Viaplay
🇪🇺Viaplay
US Data Storage
Data subject to US CLOUD Act and may be accessed by US authorities
EU Data Protection
Data protected under GDPR with EU-only data residency
Certifications & Compliance
No certifications listed
Reasons to Switch
- ✓Viaplay offers live sports streaming, including top leagues and events.
- ✓Kid-friendly content library features shows like 'Paw Patrol' and 'My Little Pony'.
- ✓Downloadable content allows offline viewing on multiple devices.
- ✓Personalized recommendations improve content discovery based on viewing habits.
Things to Consider
- !Viaplay lacks Amazon Originals, limiting exclusive content options.
- !Migration requires setting up a new account and losing existing watchlists.
- !Fewer rental/purchase options compared to Amazon's extensive library.
Migration Overview
Quick Steps
Create Viaplay account and configure settings
Export and prepare data from Amazon Prime Video
Import data, test integrations, and migrate users
Other alternatives to Amazon Prime Video
Ready to make the switch?
Start using Viaplay today and take control of your data privacy.