Eightfold AI

Deep learning talent intelligence platform for workforce planning and hiring

Databricks (Mosaic AI)

Unified data and AI lakehouse platform for enterprise-scale machine learning

Eightfold AI

Moderate

15/25

Databricks (Mosaic AI)

Excellent

22/25

Score Breakdown

DimensionEightfold AIDatabricks (Mosaic AI)

Data Residency

Where is your data stored and processed?

Eightfold AI: Data hosting in US and EU regions. EU data residency available for European enterprise customers subject to GDPR obligations on employee personal data.

Databricks (Mosaic AI): Data resides entirely within the customer's own cloud account across all major global regions; VPC injection ensures no shared infrastructure

3/5

Data hosting in US and EU regions. EU data residency available for European enterprise customers subject to GDPR obligations on employee personal data.

5/5

Data resides entirely within the customer's own cloud account across all major global regions; VPC injection ensures no shared infrastructure

Legal Jurisdiction

Which laws govern the company and your data?

Eightfold AI: Incorporated in Delaware, US. Subject to US legal frameworks. GDPR-compliant data processing agreements available. US jurisdiction may require additional scrutiny for EU-regulated employee data.

Databricks (Mosaic AI): US Delaware corporation subject to CLOUD Act; SCCs and DPAs available for EU/UK transfers

3/5

Incorporated in Delaware, US. Subject to US legal frameworks. GDPR-compliant data processing agreements available. US jurisdiction may require additional scrutiny for EU-regulated employee data.

2/5

US Delaware corporation subject to CLOUD Act; SCCs and DPAs available for EU/UK transfers

Data Retention & Training

Is your data used for model training?

Eightfold AI: Standard enterprise data retention controls. Candidate and employee data lifecycle management available. GDPR deletion and data subject rights workflows supported.

Databricks (Mosaic AI): Customer controls all data retention; Databricks has no access to data stored in customer cloud accounts

3/5

Standard enterprise data retention controls. Candidate and employee data lifecycle management available. GDPR deletion and data subject rights workflows supported.

5/5

Customer controls all data retention; Databricks has no access to data stored in customer cloud accounts

Certifications

ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials, etc.

Eightfold AI: Holds SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications. Adequate baseline for an HR data platform, though additional certifications would strengthen the compliance posture for regulated industries.

Databricks (Mosaic AI): SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001/17/18, HIPAA, FedRAMP Moderate, PCI DSS, and HITRUST certified

3/5

Holds SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications. Adequate baseline for an HR data platform, though additional certifications would strengthen the compliance posture for regulated industries.

5/5

SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001/17/18, HIPAA, FedRAMP Moderate, PCI DSS, and HITRUST certified

Regulatory Fit

Suitability for regulated industries and professional services

Eightfold AI: Good fit for large enterprises managing talent data at scale. EEOC-aware AI design and bias mitigation features are important differentiators for US organisations. GDPR support for European employee data processing.

Databricks (Mosaic AI): Purpose-built for regulated enterprise workloads; suitable for healthcare, financial services, and government

3/5

Good fit for large enterprises managing talent data at scale. EEOC-aware AI design and bias mitigation features are important differentiators for US organisations. GDPR support for European employee data processing.

5/5

Purpose-built for regulated enterprise workloads; suitable for healthcare, financial services, and government

Total Score

15/25

22/25

Best For

Eightfold AI

Best for organisations requiring broad certification coverage (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27017); regulated industries (ICO, HHS); privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls; organisations that need self-hosted or on-premise deployment.

Databricks (Mosaic AI)

Best for teams that prioritise data residency (scores 3/5) and need a bronze-tier tool.

Detailed Comparison

Databricks (Mosaic AI) vs Eightfold AI: Trust & Compliance Comparison

Databricks (Mosaic AI) (Databricks, US) scores 22/25 overall with a Gold (Excellent) trust badge. Unified data and AI lakehouse platform for enterprise-scale machine learning. Eightfold AI (Eightfold AI, US) scores 15/25 with a Bronze (Moderate) trust badge. Deep learning talent intelligence platform for workforce planning and hiring.

Dimension-by-Dimension Breakdown

#### Data Residency

Databricks (Mosaic AI) leads with 5/5 vs 3/5.

●Databricks (Mosaic AI) (5/5): Data resides entirely within the customer's own cloud account across all major global regions; VPC injection ensures no shared infrastructure

●Eightfold AI (3/5): Data hosting in US and EU regions. EU data residency available for European enterprise customers subject to GDPR obligations on employee personal data.

#### Legal Jurisdiction

Eightfold AI leads with 3/5 vs 2/5.

●Databricks (Mosaic AI) (2/5): US Delaware corporation subject to CLOUD Act; SCCs and DPAs available for EU/UK transfers

●Eightfold AI (3/5): Incorporated in Delaware, US. Subject to US legal frameworks. GDPR-compliant data processing agreements available. US jurisdiction may require additional scrutiny for EU-regulated employee data.

#### Data Retention & Training

Databricks (Mosaic AI) leads with 5/5 vs 3/5.

●Databricks (Mosaic AI) (5/5): Customer controls all data retention; Databricks has no access to data stored in customer cloud accounts

●Eightfold AI (3/5): Standard enterprise data retention controls. Candidate and employee data lifecycle management available. GDPR deletion and data subject rights workflows supported.

#### Certifications

Databricks (Mosaic AI) leads with 5/5 vs 3/5.

●Databricks (Mosaic AI) (5/5): SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001/17/18, HIPAA, FedRAMP Moderate, PCI DSS, and HITRUST certified

●Eightfold AI (3/5): Holds SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications. Adequate baseline for an HR data platform, though additional certifications would strengthen the compliance posture for regulated industries.

#### Regulatory Fit

Databricks (Mosaic AI) leads with 5/5 vs 3/5.

●Databricks (Mosaic AI) (5/5): Purpose-built for regulated enterprise workloads; suitable for healthcare, financial services, and government

●Eightfold AI (3/5): Good fit for large enterprises managing talent data at scale. EEOC-aware AI design and bias mitigation features are important differentiators for US organisations. GDPR support for European employee data processing.

Certifications at a Glance

Certification	Databricks (Mosaic AI)	Eightfold AI
FedRAMP Moderate	Yes	No
HIPAA	Yes	No
HITRUST	Yes	No
ISO 27001	Yes	Yes
ISO 27017	Yes	No
ISO 27018	Yes	No
PCI DSS	Yes	No
SOC 2 Type II	Yes	Yes

Overall Verdict

Databricks (Mosaic AI) has a clear trust advantage, scoring 22/25 compared to Eightfold AI's 15/25. Databricks (Mosaic AI) particularly excels in data residency, data retention & training, certifications, regulatory fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for EU compliance, Eightfold AI or Databricks (Mosaic AI)?

Eightfold AI has a TrustKit score of 15/25 while Databricks (Mosaic AI) scores 22/25. Databricks (Mosaic AI) currently rates higher across data residency, legal jurisdiction, data retention, certifications, and regulatory fit.

How do Eightfold AI and Databricks (Mosaic AI) compare on data residency?

Eightfold AI scores 3/5 for data residency (Data hosting in US and EU regions. EU data residency available for European enterprise customers subject to GDPR obligations on employee personal data.), while Databricks (Mosaic AI) scores 5/5 (Data resides entirely within the customer's own cloud account across all major global regions; VPC injection ensures no shared infrastructure).

Are Eightfold AI and Databricks (Mosaic AI) GDPR compliant?

Both tools are assessed across five compliance dimensions. Eightfold AI has a regulatory fit score of 3/5 and Databricks (Mosaic AI) scores 5/5. Check the full comparison above for a detailed breakdown.

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