Disney+ vs Viaplay: The Privacy & Security Showdown
Explore how Disney+ (US) and Viaplay (EU) handle your data. Discover which service offers a safer streaming experience today.
Should You Switch to Viaplay?
Access to live sports, personalized recommendations, and kid-friendly content.
Loss of exclusive Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars content.
Switch if you value privacy and sports; stay if you love Disney exclusives.
At a Glance
US data laws
GDPR protected
Disney+
paid
Viaplay
paid
Privacy & Compliance Comparison
Critical data sovereignty factors at a glance
| Criteria | Disney+ | Viaplay |
|---|---|---|
Server Location | US (AWS), EU (optional) | EU |
GDPR Compliance | Partial (SCCs) | Full |
Open Source | ||
E2E Encryption | Optional | Optional |
Data Portability | Partial | Partial |
CLOUD Act Notice
Disney+ 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.
Disney+
🇺🇸The Walt Disney Company
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, unlike Disney+.
- ✓Personalized recommendations engine improves content discovery.
- ✓Kid-friendly content library includes popular European series.
- ✓Viaplay supports multiple devices for flexible viewing options.
Things to Consider
- !Missing Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars exclusives.
- !Migration may involve losing downloaded content from Disney+.
- !Learning curve for navigating Viaplay's interface and features.
Migration Overview
Quick Steps
Create Viaplay account and configure settings
Export and prepare data from Disney+
Import data, test integrations, and migrate users
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Ready to make the switch?
Start using Viaplay today and take control of your data privacy.