Design Tools Require Cloud Account Creation, Blocking GDPR-Constrained Professionals
Freelancers and regulated-industry professionals handling client data cannot use cloud-first design tools like Canva because mandatory account creation forces data onto third-party servers outside their contractual control. GDPR data minimization obligations make this a compliance blocker, not just a preference.
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