Apple Music vs Idagio: Is Data Privacy Your Priority?
Explore how Apple Music from the US and Idagio from the EU handle your data privacy. Discover which service prioritizes your data security today.
Should You Switch to Idagio?
Gain exclusive video concerts, lossless audio, and better privacy
Limited music diversity compared to Apple Music
Switch if you value privacy and classical music; stay for diverse music
At a Glance
US data laws
GDPR protected
Apple Music
freemium
Idagio
subscription
Privacy & Compliance Comparison
Critical data sovereignty factors at a glance
| Criteria | Apple Music | Idagio |
|---|---|---|
Server Location | US (Apple Data Centers), EU (optional) | EU (Idagio Data Centers) |
GDPR Compliance | Partial (SCCs) | Full |
Open Source | ||
E2E Encryption | Unknown | |
Data Portability | Partial | Unknown |
CLOUD Act Notice
Apple Music is a US company and must comply with CLOUD Act data requests, even for data stored in EU data centers. Idagio is not subject to US jurisdiction.
Apple Music
🇺🇸Apple Music
Idagio
🇪🇺Idagio
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
- ✓Access exclusive video concerts with Idagio.
- ✓Enjoy lossless audio streaming for classical music.
- ✓Advanced search tailored for classical music genres.
- ✓GDPR compliant data handling ensures privacy.
Things to Consider
- !Limited to classical music; lacks other genres.
- !Migration may require re-curating playlists.
- !Learning curve for new interface and features.
Migration Overview
Depends on data size and complexity
Quick Steps
Create Idagio account and configure settings
Export and prepare data from Apple Music
Import data, test integrations, and migrate users
Note: Switching may require adjustment to a more specialized music genre focus.
Other alternatives to Apple Music
Ready to make the switch?
Start using Idagio today and take control of your data privacy.

