What is Data processing agreement?

Definition

Data processing agreement (DPA)

A DPA is a contract that governs how a vendor processes personal data on your behalf, defining purpose, security, sub-processing, and breach obligations.

Under laws like GDPR a DPA is mandatory when a vendor touches personal data. Scrutinise the sub-processor list, the breach-notification window, and - for AI vendors - explicit terms that your data is not used to train models.

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Data processing agreement (DPA)

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Data processing agreement (DPA)

You know the definition.Now see what it costs you.

You know the definition.
Now see what it costs you.

You know the definition.
Now see what it costs you.