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GitLab Inc.
US jurisdiction
GitLab
Complete DevOps platform with code hosting, CI/CD and security scanning
Moderate Risk
(Score: 1.78/5)
Hosting & Jurisdiction
Data Residency
🇳🇴 NO
🏳️ EU/EEA
Jurisdiction Exposure
🇺🇸 US
Self-Hosted
Yes
Self-managed option eliminates US jurisdiction. SaaS version has US exposure.
⚠️ Jurisdiction Risk
This product is subject to foreign jurisdiction (US), which may allow foreign authorities to compel data disclosure.
Key Concerns
- SaaS version under CLOUD Act
- Premium features require paid license
NDSI Assessment
Norwegian Digital Sovereignty Index v1.0 - Assessed 2025-12-01
Data
1/5
Self-hosting possible, full data control
Environment
2/5
Remote-first company
Legal
3/5
Subject to CLOUD Act
Local presence
2/5
No dedicated Norwegian support
National security
1/5
Self-hosted option avoids US jurisdiction
Operational
1/5
Can be fully self-operated
Security
2/5
Good security, built-in SAST/DAST
Strategic
2/5
US headquarters, publicly traded
Supply chain
2/5
Some dependencies, but open core
Technology
1/5
Open source core, good portability
What You Can Do
Use GitLab Self-Managed
Host GitLab on your own servers in Norway/EU
Effort: High
Impact: High
Alternatives
Technical Details
Open Source
Yes
Data Portability
Full
Self-Hosted
Yes