I am outside of the United States and need to comply with the European Commission Directive on Data Protection. Am I safe using Googles services?
Yes, Google is a member of the EU Safe Harbor program. The safe harbor — approved by the EU in 2000 — is an important way for U.S. companies to avoid experiencing interruptions in their business dealings with the EU or facing prosecution by European authorities under European privacy laws. By certifying safe harbor, Google has assured EU organizations that Google provides “adequate” privacy protection for you your data, as defined by the Directive.
