Data processing agreement
A contract that sets out how one party may process personal information for or with another party.
Definition
A data processing agreement can be important where a vendor, platform, outsourced service provider, or group company handles personal information. The practical review should check the parties' roles, POPIA responsibilities, processing purpose, categories of information, security measures, sub-processors, cross-border transfers, breach notification, audit rights, retention, deletion, and liability wording.
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A contract that sets out how one party may process personal information for or with another party.
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POPIA vendor contract
Data processing risk
Service provider agreement
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What does Data processing agreement mean?
A contract that sets out how one party may process personal information for or with another party.
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