Is IBM Cloud GDPR Compliant?
IBM Cloud privacy and compliance overview. Last scanned: 1 months ago.
IBM Cloud scored 55/100 (grade D), indicating significant privacy issues. Key issues found: Tracking requests detected but no consent banner found. This is an automated technical assessment, not a legal compliance certification.
55/100
Privacy and compliance score
Scanned May 29, 2026 in fetch mode.
Cookie consent banner
0/12Tracking requests detected but no consent banner found.
Pre-consent tracking
6/234 analytics requests detected before consent.
CCPA / CPRA disclosures
3/8CCPA/CPRA partial: CCPA/CPRA language in privacy policy. CCPA/CPRA compliance requires more than disclosures. This score reflects observable signals only, not legal compliance.
DPA and sub-processor list
4/7DPA reference found, but no sub-processor list detected.
Accessibility (WCAG 2.x AA)
7/15Accessibility scan unavailable in fetch mode.
Security headers
10/10All four security headers present.
Privacy policy
10/10Privacy policy found, substantial, recently updated, and covers user rights.
AI training stance
5/5AI training opt-out disclosure found in privacy policy.
Hosting region disclosure
5/5Data hosting region disclosed in privacy policy.
COPPA signal
5/5COPPA language detected in privacy policy.
How does IBM Cloud compare on privacy?
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The following is based on IBM Cloud's public documentation. ComplianceCheckup has not independently audited these claims.
Frequently asked questions about IBM Cloud compliance
Is IBM Cloud GDPR compliant?
IBM Cloud received a privacy grade of D (55/100) in our automated scan. Tracking requests detected but no consent banner found. For a complete GDPR assessment, consult a qualified privacy professional.
Does IBM Cloud offer a Data Processing Agreement (DPA)?
Yes. IBM Cloud provides a DPA linked in the Legal documents section above. Review it carefully and sign before transferring personal data.
Is IBM Cloud SOC 2 certified?
IBM Cloud holds a SOC 2 Type II certification.
Does IBM Cloud have a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement?
Yes. IBM Cloud publicly offers a HIPAA BAA. Check their legal or trust center page for the current BAA template.
What pre-consent tracking did we find on IBM Cloud?
4 analytics requests detected before consent. Pre-consent tracking means scripts or cookies run before users accept or decline the cookie banner, which may violate GDPR Article 5(1)(a). ComplianceCheckup detected this via an automated headless browser scan.
What are IBM Cloud's biggest privacy risks?
Based on our automated scan, the top areas of concern are: Pre-consent tracking, Cookie consent banner, CCPA / CPRA disclosures. 4 analytics requests detected before consent. These findings are automated and may not capture all risks.
How does IBM Cloud handle CCPA?
CCPA/CPRA partial: CCPA/CPRA language in privacy policy. CCPA/CPRA compliance requires more than disclosures. This score reflects observable signals only, not legal compliance. CCPA requires businesses handling California residents' data to disclose data practices, honor opt-out requests, and support the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal. Our scan checks for GPC support and CCPA-relevant cookie disclosures.
Not legal advice. The scan grade is an automated technical assessment and does not constitute legal or compliance advice. Self-reported claims have not been independently verified. Results may contain false positives or miss issues that cannot be detected programmatically. Consult a qualified attorney or compliance professional for your specific situation.