In an era where digital education is growing faster than ever, the question of where your data is stored is more relevant than ever. Many LMS solutions are marketed as “secure” and “trusted”, but if you dig deeper, you’ll see that they often rely on servers and storage solutions outside of the EU. What does this mean for your organization?

The risks of hosting outside of Europe

1. Data protection and legislation – If your learning platform is hosted outside of the EU, your data is subject to legislation you have no control over. Countries like the US have laws like the CLOUD Act, which means that US authorities can request access to data stored by companies under US jurisdiction – regardless of where the servers are located.

2. Lack of transparency – Many international LMS providers have complex networks of subcontractors, making it difficult to know who is actually handling your data. What happens in the event of a security incident? Who actually has access to your users’ information?

3. GDPR compliance – The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires that personal data be handled with the highest level of security and transparency. If your platform is located outside the EU, it is your organization that is responsible for ensuring GDPR compliance – a risk that can have both legal and financial consequences.

The solution: 100% European hosting with Moodle

With Sparkfore, you can be sure that your Moodle installation is hosted on servers within the EU, under EU law and GDPR. This means:

✅ Full control over your data – No unexpected third-country transfers.

✅ High performance and stability – Optimized hosting in European data centers.

✅ No risk of foreign data visibility – Your platform is protected by the EU’s strictest security requirements.

The future of digital education must be built on transparency, security and sovereignty. Are you ready to take control of your data?