G DATA Antivirus Business
Made-in-Germany endpoint security for SMBs
- Data residency
- EU only
- DPA available
- Yes
- Pricing
- Subscription
- Art. 9 data
- Not suitable
Who this tool is for
Industries
- SMBs prioritising made-in-Germany security
- Healthcare and accounting practices
- Companies needing full domestic data residency
- IT teams wanting a German vendor relationship
G DATA Antivirus Business is German-developed antivirus and next-generation threat protection. Its defining feature for DACH buyers is that R&D and data centers are both in Bochum, Germany — the product is developed and operated entirely in Germany, giving the strongest possible answer to data-location questions.
An AV-Vertrag is standard for all business contracts, so the processor relationship is documented out of the box. There is no free tier for the business edition, and as an endpoint tool it is not designed to process special-category data. It is well suited to service firms, retailers, healthcare practices and accounting offices that prioritise a made-in-Germany supply chain and full domestic data residency.
Pros and cons
Strengths
- Developed and operated entirely in Germany
- R&D and data centers in Bochum
- AV-Vertrag standard for all business contracts
- Next-gen threat protection for SMBs
- Strong fit for German data-residency requirements
Trade-offs
- No free tier for the business edition
- Requires IT effort to deploy and maintain
- Not intended for special-category data processing
Where it sits with GDPR
Good fit for
- Full data residency in Germany
- AV-Vertrag included as standard
- No third-country transfer in normal operation
Think twice / not suitable for
- Not classified for Art. 9 special-category data
- Endpoint telemetry belongs in the records of processing
Data protection note
Developed and operated entirely in Germany (Bochum); AV-Vertrag included.
Frequently asked questions
Where is G DATA data stored?
In Germany. G DATA's R&D and data centers are in Bochum, and the product is operated entirely domestically.
Is G DATA Business GDPR compliant?
Yes. It is developed and operated in Germany and includes an AV-Vertrag for all business contracts.
Does G DATA offer an AV-Vertrag?
Yes, an AV-Vertrag is standard for all G DATA business contracts.
Is G DATA a German company?
Yes. G DATA develops and operates its products entirely in Germany, based in Bochum.
Reviews are written and reviewed by Eduardo personally. They describe what a tool does and where it sits with data protection, but they do not constitute legal advice.