US-based service - Your data may be subject to US CLOUD Act and accessed by US authorities
by Zoom · Founded 2011
Zoom is a video conferencing service developed by Zoom Video Communications, founded in 2011 and based in the United States. It provides a platform for virtual meetings, webinars, and collaboration, offering HD video and audio quality to facilitate communication across distances. Key features include virtual backgrounds and filters, breakout rooms for group discussions, integrated webinar hosting, and cloud recording with transcription capabilities. Zoom also supports real-time collaboration on digital whiteboards and VoIP calling with call routing. The platform is widely used by businesses, educational institutions, and individuals for remote communication and collaboration. It is important to note that Zoom is subject to US data laws, including the CLOUD Act and FISA 702, meaning user data is stored in the US under US jurisdiction. Zoom operates on a freemium pricing model, offering a basic free tier with limited features and paid plans that unlock additional functionalities.
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US authorities can access your data stored by US companies, even if stored in Europe.
US companies may collect and use your data in ways not compliant with EU standards.
EU-based services must comply with GDPR, giving you stronger privacy protections.
Protect your data by moving to an EU-based service. Our migration guides make switching easy.
