EU, GDPR and data residency

Where agent data and model calls go, and which contracts you need in the EU.

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Where do my AI agent's model calls go? Claude, OpenAI and Mistral EU options

To the provider and endpoint you configure. Claude via Bedrock or Google Cloud, OpenAI or Azure OpenAI with EU residency, and Mistral's EU endpoint keep inference in Europe; the exact scope differs by route.

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Do I need a DPA for AI agents?

Usually, yes. If an AI agent processes personal data on a vendor's infrastructure or model, Article 28 GDPR normally requires a DPA with each such vendor, including the model provider.