Data Processing Agreement (DPA)
Sharing personal data with a processor? You’ll need a data processing agreement.
From time to time, you’ll need to process the personal data of individuals. Perhaps, you need to process the data of existing clients. Or perhaps, you want to track and use the data of consenting website visitors. Under UK data protection law, it’s a legal requirement to have a data processing agreement when sharing personal data with a processor (someone who is processing data on your behalf).
For example, let’s say you’ve signed up for a third-party service that intelligently leverages data to make smart email marketing campaigns. Exciting. If personal data is a part of that process, you’ll need a data processing agreement in place to govern the relationship between you (the controller) and your third party (the processor).
When a data processing agreement is needed
Data moving from one organisation to another
The integrity of an individual’s personal data has a series of protections under the UK GDPR. As a result, their privacy rights are your responsibility as the caretaker of their data. If you’re sending data to another organisation for processing, you need to have a DPA in place.
Third-party services
Having an extra helping hand can be invaluable. However, there needs to be a contract in place that regulates the relationship, outlines obligations, and emphasises responsibility.
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