Scale AI

AI data labeling and enterprise AI platform for building production-grade AI systems

Gemini

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

Scale AI

Strong

20/25

Gemini

Strong

19/25

Score Breakdown

DimensionScale AIGemini

Data Residency

Where is your data stored and processed?

Scale AI: US-based cloud hosting with on-premise deployment available; FedRAMP cloud for government; data isolated per project

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

US-based cloud hosting with on-premise deployment available; FedRAMP cloud for government; data isolated per project

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?

Scale AI: US Delaware corporation subject to CLOUD Act; standard SCCs available for international data transfers

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.

2/5

US Delaware corporation subject to CLOUD Act; standard SCCs available for international data transfers

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?

Scale AI: Customer data used only for contracted tasks with strict annotator access controls; cryptographic audit trails; no cross-customer data sharing

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.

5/5

Customer data used only for contracted tasks with strict annotator access controls; cryptographic audit trails; no cross-customer data sharing

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.

Scale AI: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, FedRAMP Moderate and FedRAMP High — among the highest compliance credentials in the AI sector

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, FedRAMP Moderate and FedRAMP High — among the highest compliance credentials in the AI sector

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

Scale AI: Government-grade security posture suitable for defence, intelligence, financial services, and healthcare AI development workloads

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

4/5

Government-grade security posture suitable for defence, intelligence, financial services, and healthcare AI development workloads

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

Scale 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, FedRAMP Moderate); regulated industries (DoD, CISA); privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls; organisations that need self-hosted or on-premise deployment.

Detailed Comparison

Gemini vs Scale 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. Scale AI (Scale AI, US) scores 20/25 with a Silver (Strong) trust badge. AI data labeling and enterprise AI platform for building production-grade AI systems.

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.

●Scale AI (4/5): US-based cloud hosting with on-premise deployment available; FedRAMP cloud for government; data isolated per project

#### Legal Jurisdiction

Gemini leads with 3/5 vs 2/5.

●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.

●Scale AI (2/5): US Delaware corporation subject to CLOUD Act; standard SCCs available for international data transfers

#### Data Retention & Training

Scale AI leads with 5/5 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.

●Scale AI (5/5): Customer data used only for contracted tasks with strict annotator access controls; cryptographic audit trails; no cross-customer data sharing

#### 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.

●Scale AI (5/5): SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, FedRAMP Moderate and FedRAMP High — among the highest compliance credentials in the AI sector

#### 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.

●Scale AI (4/5): Government-grade security posture suitable for defence, intelligence, financial services, and healthcare AI development workloads

Certifications at a Glance

Certification	Gemini	Scale AI
FedRAMP High	Yes	Yes
FedRAMP Moderate	No	Yes
ISO 27001	Yes	Yes
ISO 27017	Yes	No
ISO 27018	Yes	No
SOC 2 Type II	Yes	Yes

Overall Verdict

Gemini and Scale 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, Scale AI or Gemini?

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

How do Scale AI and Gemini compare on data residency?

Scale AI scores 4/5 for data residency (US-based cloud hosting with on-premise deployment available; FedRAMP cloud for government; data isolated per project), 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 Scale AI and Gemini GDPR compliant?

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

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