Workday AI

Enterprise HR and finance AI platform embedded in Workday's ERP suite

Databricks (Mosaic AI)

Unified data and AI lakehouse platform for enterprise-scale machine learning

Workday AI

Strong

21/25

Databricks (Mosaic AI)

Excellent

22/25

Score Breakdown

DimensionWorkday AIDatabricks (Mosaic AI)

Data Residency

Where is your data stored and processed?

Workday AI: Data residency in US, EU, CA, AU; processing confined to selected region; tenant isolation enforced

Databricks (Mosaic AI): Data resides entirely within the customer's own cloud account across all major global regions; VPC injection ensures no shared infrastructure

4/5

Data residency in US, EU, CA, AU; processing confined to selected region; tenant isolation enforced

5/5

Data resides entirely within the customer's own cloud account across all major global regions; VPC injection ensures no shared infrastructure

Legal Jurisdiction

Which laws govern the company and your data?

Workday AI: US Delaware public company subject to CLOUD Act; SCCs and DPAs available for EU/UK transfers

Databricks (Mosaic AI): US Delaware corporation subject to CLOUD Act; SCCs and DPAs available for EU/UK transfers

2/5

US Delaware public company subject to CLOUD Act; SCCs and DPAs available for EU/UK transfers

2/5

US Delaware corporation subject to CLOUD Act; SCCs and DPAs available for EU/UK transfers

Data Retention & Training

Is your data used for model training?

Workday AI: Customer data not used for AI model training; aggregate anonymised signals only; configurable data retention

Databricks (Mosaic AI): Customer controls all data retention; Databricks has no access to data stored in customer cloud accounts

5/5

Customer data not used for AI model training; aggregate anonymised signals only; configurable data retention

5/5

Customer controls all data retention; Databricks has no access to data stored in customer cloud accounts

Certifications

ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials, etc.

Workday AI: SOC 1/2 Type II, ISO 27001/17/18, FedRAMP Authorized, and HIPAA — among the strongest certification portfolios available

Databricks (Mosaic AI): SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001/17/18, HIPAA, FedRAMP Moderate, PCI DSS, and HITRUST certified

5/5

SOC 1/2 Type II, ISO 27001/17/18, FedRAMP Authorized, and HIPAA — among the strongest certification portfolios available

5/5

SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001/17/18, HIPAA, FedRAMP Moderate, PCI DSS, and HITRUST certified

Regulatory Fit

Suitability for regulated industries and professional services

Workday AI: Designed for regulated enterprise HR and finance; built-in SOX, DORA, and GDPR compliance modules

Databricks (Mosaic AI): Purpose-built for regulated enterprise workloads; suitable for healthcare, financial services, and government

5/5

Designed for regulated enterprise HR and finance; built-in SOX, DORA, and GDPR compliance modules

5/5

Purpose-built for regulated enterprise workloads; suitable for healthcare, financial services, and government

Total Score

21/25

22/25

Best For

Workday AI

Best for organisations requiring broad certification coverage (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27017); regulated industries (ICO, HHS); privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls; organisations that need self-hosted or on-premise deployment.

Databricks (Mosaic AI)

Best for organisations requiring broad certification coverage (SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001); regulated industries (ICO, HHS); privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls.

Detailed Comparison

Databricks (Mosaic AI) vs Workday AI: Trust & Compliance Comparison

Databricks (Mosaic AI) (Databricks, US) scores 22/25 overall with a Gold (Excellent) trust badge. Unified data and AI lakehouse platform for enterprise-scale machine learning. Workday AI (Workday, US) scores 21/25 with a Silver (Strong) trust badge. Enterprise HR and finance AI platform embedded in Workday's ERP suite.

Dimension-by-Dimension Breakdown

#### Data Residency

Databricks (Mosaic AI) leads with 5/5 vs 4/5.

●Databricks (Mosaic AI) (5/5): Data resides entirely within the customer's own cloud account across all major global regions; VPC injection ensures no shared infrastructure

●Workday AI (4/5): Data residency in US, EU, CA, AU; processing confined to selected region; tenant isolation enforced

#### Legal Jurisdiction

Both score equally at 2/5.

●Databricks (Mosaic AI) (2/5): US Delaware corporation subject to CLOUD Act; SCCs and DPAs available for EU/UK transfers

●Workday AI (2/5): US Delaware public company subject to CLOUD Act; SCCs and DPAs available for EU/UK transfers

#### Data Retention & Training

Both score equally at 5/5.

●Databricks (Mosaic AI) (5/5): Customer controls all data retention; Databricks has no access to data stored in customer cloud accounts

●Workday AI (5/5): Customer data not used for AI model training; aggregate anonymised signals only; configurable data retention

#### Certifications

Both score equally at 5/5.

●Databricks (Mosaic AI) (5/5): SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001/17/18, HIPAA, FedRAMP Moderate, PCI DSS, and HITRUST certified

●Workday AI (5/5): SOC 1/2 Type II, ISO 27001/17/18, FedRAMP Authorized, and HIPAA — among the strongest certification portfolios available

#### Regulatory Fit

Both score equally at 5/5.

●Databricks (Mosaic AI) (5/5): Purpose-built for regulated enterprise workloads; suitable for healthcare, financial services, and government

●Workday AI (5/5): Designed for regulated enterprise HR and finance; built-in SOX, DORA, and GDPR compliance modules

Certifications at a Glance

Certification	Databricks (Mosaic AI)	Workday AI
FedRAMP Authorized	No	Yes
FedRAMP Moderate	Yes	No
HIPAA	Yes	Yes
HITRUST	Yes	No
ISO 27001	Yes	Yes
ISO 27017	Yes	Yes
ISO 27018	Yes	Yes
PCI DSS	Yes	No
SOC 1 Type II	No	Yes
SOC 2 Type II	Yes	Yes

Overall Verdict

Databricks (Mosaic AI) and Workday AI are closely matched on trust and compliance, with scores of 22/25 and 21/25 respectively. The right choice depends on your specific regulatory requirements and existing technology stack.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for EU compliance, Workday AI or Databricks (Mosaic AI)?

Workday AI has a TrustKit score of 21/25 while Databricks (Mosaic AI) scores 22/25. Databricks (Mosaic AI) currently rates higher across data residency, legal jurisdiction, data retention, certifications, and regulatory fit.

How do Workday AI and Databricks (Mosaic AI) compare on data residency?

Workday AI scores 4/5 for data residency (Data residency in US, EU, CA, AU; processing confined to selected region; tenant isolation enforced), while Databricks (Mosaic AI) scores 5/5 (Data resides entirely within the customer's own cloud account across all major global regions; VPC injection ensures no shared infrastructure).

Are Workday AI and Databricks (Mosaic AI) GDPR compliant?

Both tools are assessed across five compliance dimensions. Workday AI has a regulatory fit score of 5/5 and Databricks (Mosaic AI) scores 5/5. Check the full comparison above for a detailed breakdown.

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