Yes, ORCID does transfer personal data from the EU to the US as part of its network infrastructure. The live registry software is hosted on servers located within the US.
Schrems II
How does ORCID lawfully transfer personal data under the GDPR?
ORCID relies on two mechanisms to transfer personal data under the GDPR. First, ORCID obtains the consent of its users at the time of registration to the transfer of personal […]
How can I add the Standard Contractual Clauses to my existing ORCID membership agreement?
ORCID is happy to enter into the Standard Contractual Clauses with any member located in the EU, EEA or UK that is transferring personal data to ORCID using the member […]
Does ORCID provide information about its data practices?
Yes, ORCID maintains a number of documents on its website related to its privacy and security practices. Those documents include: Privacy Policy – ORCID ORCID Trust – ORCID ORCID, GDPR, […]
Does ORCID provide any supplemental measures in the transfer of personal data from the EU to the US?
Yes, in addition to the safeguards discussed above, ORCID incorporates the following supplementary measures to address data protection. Data Subject Control. Users are provided with a high amount of transparency […]
Does ORCID provide users with information on how it will respond to government requests to access data?
Yes, ORCID makes clear to users that in the event it receives any government data request, it will provide “only such data as we deem necessary in the situation.” See […]
Is ORCID subject to US Surveillance laws?
It is not likely that ORCID would be subject to US surveillance law requests highlighted in the Schrems II decision. Since ORCID is not an “electronic communication service provider” as […]
Does ORCID provide users located outside of the EU with the same or similar privacy protections?
Yes, ORCID does not distinguish between users located in the EU or outside of the EU.¬¨‚ While certain regions may maintain different privacy laws, ORCID strives to provide privacy protections […]