Darktrace

AI cybersecurity platform for autonomous threat detection and response across enterprise environments

OneTrust

Enterprise privacy, consent, and compliance management platform for regulated organisations

Darktrace

Excellent

25/25

OneTrust

Strong

21/25

Score Breakdown

DimensionDarktraceOneTrust

Data Residency

Where is your data stored and processed?

Darktrace: Fully on-premise deployment available; AI learns locally within customer's own environment

OneTrust: EU data residency available and configurable (AWS Frankfurt/Dublin); clearly documented for enterprise customers

5/5

Fully on-premise deployment available; AI learns locally within customer's own environment

4/5

EU data residency available and configurable (AWS Frankfurt/Dublin); clearly documented for enterprise customers

Legal Jurisdiction

Which laws govern the company and your data?

Darktrace: UK-incorporated public company under English law; strong GDPR alignment; no CLOUD Act exposure

OneTrust: US Georgia corporation; CLOUD Act applies; strong SCCs and DPAs available; EU hosting mitigates but doesn't eliminate

5/5

UK-incorporated public company under English law; strong GDPR alignment; no CLOUD Act exposure

2/5

US Georgia corporation; CLOUD Act applies; strong SCCs and DPAs available; EU hosting mitigates but doesn't eliminate

Data Retention & Training

Is your data used for model training?

Darktrace: Customer data stays within customer's environment; self-learning AI operates locally

OneTrust: No training on customer compliance data; comprehensive DPA; customer-controlled retention policies

5/5

Customer data stays within customer's environment; self-learning AI operates locally

5/5

No training on customer compliance data; comprehensive DPA; customer-controlled retention policies

Certifications

ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials, etc.

Darktrace: ISO 27001, ISO 27018, ISO 42001, and Cyber Essentials certified

OneTrust: ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 2 Type II, and CSA STAR — best-in-class certification stack for this category

5/5

ISO 27001, ISO 27018, ISO 42001, and Cyber Essentials certified

5/5

ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 2 Type II, and CSA STAR — best-in-class certification stack for this category

Regulatory Fit

Suitability for regulated industries and professional services

Darktrace: Excellent fit for regulated industries; on-premise option, UK jurisdiction, and Cyber Essentials make it ideal for UK financial and public sector

OneTrust: Purpose-built for GDPR and EU AI Act compliance; used by EU regulators and regulated industries

5/5

Excellent fit for regulated industries; on-premise option, UK jurisdiction, and Cyber Essentials make it ideal for UK financial and public sector

5/5

Purpose-built for GDPR and EU AI Act compliance; used by EU regulators and regulated industries

Total Score

25/25

21/25

Best For

Darktrace

Best for EU-headquartered organisations needing maximum data sovereignty; organisations requiring broad certification coverage (ISO 27001, ISO 27018, ISO 42001); regulated industries (ICO, FCA); privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls; organisations that need self-hosted or on-premise deployment.

OneTrust

Best for organisations requiring broad certification coverage (ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 2 Type II); regulated industries (ICO, CNIL); privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls; teams on a tight budget.

Detailed Comparison

Darktrace vs OneTrust: Trust & Compliance Comparison

Darktrace (Darktrace Holdings Limited, GB) scores 25/25 overall with a Gold (Excellent) trust badge. AI cybersecurity platform for autonomous threat detection and response across enterprise environments. OneTrust (OneTrust, US) scores 21/25 with a Silver (Strong) trust badge. Enterprise privacy, consent, and compliance management platform for regulated organisations.

Dimension-by-Dimension Breakdown

#### Data Residency

Darktrace leads with 5/5 vs 4/5.

●Darktrace (5/5): Fully on-premise deployment available; AI learns locally within customer's own environment

●OneTrust (4/5): EU data residency available and configurable (AWS Frankfurt/Dublin); clearly documented for enterprise customers

#### Legal Jurisdiction

Darktrace leads with 5/5 vs 2/5.

●Darktrace (5/5): UK-incorporated public company under English law; strong GDPR alignment; no CLOUD Act exposure

●OneTrust (2/5): US Georgia corporation; CLOUD Act applies; strong SCCs and DPAs available; EU hosting mitigates but doesn't eliminate

#### Data Retention & Training

Both score equally at 5/5.

●Darktrace (5/5): Customer data stays within customer's environment; self-learning AI operates locally

●OneTrust (5/5): No training on customer compliance data; comprehensive DPA; customer-controlled retention policies

#### Certifications

Both score equally at 5/5.

●Darktrace (5/5): ISO 27001, ISO 27018, ISO 42001, and Cyber Essentials certified

●OneTrust (5/5): ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 2 Type II, and CSA STAR — best-in-class certification stack for this category

#### Regulatory Fit

Both score equally at 5/5.

●Darktrace (5/5): Excellent fit for regulated industries; on-premise option, UK jurisdiction, and Cyber Essentials make it ideal for UK financial and public sector

●OneTrust (5/5): Purpose-built for GDPR and EU AI Act compliance; used by EU regulators and regulated industries

Certifications at a Glance

Certification	Darktrace	OneTrust
CSA STAR	No	Yes
Cyber Essentials	Yes	No
ISO 27001	Yes	Yes
ISO 27018	Yes	No
ISO 27701	No	Yes
ISO 42001	Yes	No
SOC 2 Type II	No	Yes

Overall Verdict

Darktrace has a clear trust advantage, scoring 25/25 compared to OneTrust's 21/25. Darktrace particularly excels in data residency, legal jurisdiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for EU compliance, Darktrace or OneTrust?

Darktrace has a TrustKit score of 25/25 while OneTrust scores 21/25. Darktrace currently rates higher across data residency, legal jurisdiction, data retention, certifications, and regulatory fit.

How do Darktrace and OneTrust compare on data residency?

Darktrace scores 5/5 for data residency (Fully on-premise deployment available; AI learns locally within customer's own environment), while OneTrust scores 4/5 (EU data residency available and configurable (AWS Frankfurt/Dublin); clearly documented for enterprise customers).

Are Darktrace and OneTrust GDPR compliant?

Both tools are assessed across five compliance dimensions. Darktrace has a regulatory fit score of 5/5 and OneTrust scores 5/5. Check the full comparison above for a detailed breakdown.

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