EU data residency region expanding to include EFTA countries
Source: GitHub Changelog
Overview
Starting May 1, 2026, the EU data residency region for GitHub Enterprise Cloud on ghe.com will include Azure infrastructure in EFTA (European Free Trade Association) countries—specifically Norway and Switzerland—in addition to existing EU member‑state locations. This aligns GitHub’s EU data residency boundaries with Microsoft’s EU Data Boundary, which covers both EU and EFTA member states. EFTA countries operate under GDPR‑equivalent data‑protection frameworks through the EEA Agreement.
What’s changing
Data for EU‑region enterprises may be stored and processed in Azure regions in Norway and Switzerland, in addition to existing EU member‑state regions (e.g., France, Sweden, Germany, Netherlands).
What’s unchanged
All compliance certifications (ISO 27001, SOC 2), security controls, and encryption remain in effect. No customer action is required.
Action required for EU‑only data residency
If your organization requires data to remain exclusively within EU member states, please contact your GitHub account team or GitHub Support before May 1 2026.