Notion AI

AI-powered workspace for notes, wikis, projects, and content generation

Gemini

Google's AI assistant for creativity, productivity, and coding

Notion AI

Strong

20/25

Gemini

Strong

19/25

Score Breakdown

DimensionNotion AIGemini

Data Residency

Where is your data stored and processed?

Notion AI: EU data residency available for Enterprise customers; US hosting for lower tiers

Gemini: Google Cloud offers data residency in numerous global regions. Google Workspace customers can configure data regions for covered data. Gemini API requests are processed in Google's global data centers.

4/5

EU data residency available for Enterprise customers; US hosting for lower tiers

4/5

Google Cloud offers data residency in numerous global regions. Google Workspace customers can configure data regions for covered data. Gemini API requests are processed in Google's global data centers.

Legal Jurisdiction

Which laws govern the company and your data?

Notion AI: US Delaware corporation; EU residency option reduces CLOUD Act exposure for Enterprise

Gemini: Alphabet is incorporated in Delaware, US. Subject to US laws including the CLOUD Act. Google offers Standard Contractual Clauses and has committed to EU data sovereignty initiatives.

3/5

US Delaware corporation; EU residency option reduces CLOUD Act exposure for Enterprise

3/5

Alphabet is incorporated in Delaware, US. Subject to US laws including the CLOUD Act. Google offers Standard Contractual Clauses and has committed to EU data sovereignty initiatives.

Data Retention & Training

Is your data used for model training?

Notion AI: Customer data not used to train AI models; data retained per workspace settings

Gemini: For paid Workspace plans, Gemini prompts and responses are subject to customer-configured retention policies. Free tier conversations may be reviewed for quality improvement with an opt-out option.

4/5

Customer data not used to train AI models; data retained per workspace settings

3/5

For paid Workspace plans, Gemini prompts and responses are subject to customer-configured retention policies. Free tier conversations may be reviewed for quality improvement with an opt-out option.

Certifications

ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials, etc.

Notion AI: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001/17/18/701 all certified; AI included in scope

Gemini: Google Cloud holds an extensive portfolio of certifications including SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001/27017/27018/27701, FedRAMP High, and many region-specific certifications.

5/5

SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001/17/18/701 all certified; AI included in scope

5/5

Google Cloud holds an extensive portfolio of certifications including SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001/27017/27018/27701, FedRAMP High, and many region-specific certifications.

Regulatory Fit

Suitability for regulated industries and professional services

Notion AI: Strong fit for EU organisations on Enterprise plan with data residency; good overall compliance posture

Gemini: Strong regulatory support across GDPR, HIPAA, FedRAMP, and other frameworks. Google Workspace for Education and Government editions offer additional compliance features.

4/5

Strong fit for EU organisations on Enterprise plan with data residency; good overall compliance posture

4/5

Strong regulatory support across GDPR, HIPAA, FedRAMP, and other frameworks. Google Workspace for Education and Government editions offer additional compliance features.

Total Score

20/25

19/25

Best For

Notion AI

Best for organisations requiring broad certification coverage (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27017).

Gemini

Best for organisations requiring broad certification coverage (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27017); regulated industries (ICO); privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls; teams on a tight budget.

Detailed Comparison

Gemini vs Notion AI: Trust & Compliance Comparison

Gemini (Google, US) scores 19/25 overall with a Silver (Strong) trust badge. Google's AI assistant for creativity, productivity, and coding. Notion AI (Notion Labs, Inc., US) scores 20/25 with a Silver (Strong) trust badge. AI-powered workspace for notes, wikis, projects, and content generation.

Dimension-by-Dimension Breakdown

#### Data Residency

Both score equally at 4/5.

●Gemini (4/5): Google Cloud offers data residency in numerous global regions. Google Workspace customers can configure data regions for covered data. Gemini API requests are processed in Google's global data centers.

●Notion AI (4/5): EU data residency available for Enterprise customers; US hosting for lower tiers

#### Legal Jurisdiction

Both score equally at 3/5.

●Gemini (3/5): Alphabet is incorporated in Delaware, US. Subject to US laws including the CLOUD Act. Google offers Standard Contractual Clauses and has committed to EU data sovereignty initiatives.

●Notion AI (3/5): US Delaware corporation; EU residency option reduces CLOUD Act exposure for Enterprise

#### Data Retention & Training

Notion AI leads with 4/5 vs 3/5.

●Gemini (3/5): For paid Workspace plans, Gemini prompts and responses are subject to customer-configured retention policies. Free tier conversations may be reviewed for quality improvement with an opt-out option.

●Notion AI (4/5): Customer data not used to train AI models; data retained per workspace settings

#### Certifications

Both score equally at 5/5.

●Gemini (5/5): Google Cloud holds an extensive portfolio of certifications including SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001/27017/27018/27701, FedRAMP High, and many region-specific certifications.

●Notion AI (5/5): SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001/17/18/701 all certified; AI included in scope

#### Regulatory Fit

Both score equally at 4/5.

●Gemini (4/5): Strong regulatory support across GDPR, HIPAA, FedRAMP, and other frameworks. Google Workspace for Education and Government editions offer additional compliance features.

●Notion AI (4/5): Strong fit for EU organisations on Enterprise plan with data residency; good overall compliance posture

Certifications at a Glance

Certification	Gemini	Notion AI
FedRAMP High	Yes	No
ISO 27001	Yes	Yes
ISO 27017	Yes	Yes
ISO 27018	Yes	Yes
ISO 27701	No	Yes
SOC 2 Type II	Yes	Yes

Overall Verdict

Gemini and Notion AI are closely matched on trust and compliance, with scores of 19/25 and 20/25 respectively. The right choice depends on your specific regulatory requirements and existing technology stack.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for EU compliance, Notion AI or Gemini?

Notion AI has a TrustKit score of 20/25 while Gemini scores 19/25. Notion AI currently rates higher across data residency, legal jurisdiction, data retention, certifications, and regulatory fit.

How do Notion AI and Gemini compare on data residency?

Notion AI scores 4/5 for data residency (EU data residency available for Enterprise customers; US hosting for lower tiers), while Gemini scores 4/5 (Google Cloud offers data residency in numerous global regions. Google Workspace customers can configure data regions for covered data. Gemini API requests are processed in Google's global data centers.).

Are Notion AI and Gemini GDPR compliant?

Both tools are assessed across five compliance dimensions. Notion AI has a regulatory fit score of 4/5 and Gemini scores 4/5. Check the full comparison above for a detailed breakdown.

Explore Each Tool