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Data Processing Agreement (DPA)

GDPR-compliant agreement under Art. 28 GDPR for the processing of personal data by third parties with provisions on binding instructions, TOMs, and sub-processing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When do I need a Data Processing Agreement?

A DPA is mandatory under Art. 28 GDPR whenever personal data is processed by external service providers, e.g., cloud hosting, email marketing, payroll processing, or IT support.

What must a DPA contain?

Subject matter and duration of processing, nature and purpose, data categories, categories of data subjects, processor obligations, technical and organizational measures (TOMs), and sub-processor provisions.

What are the penalties for not having a DPA?

Missing DPAs can result in fines of up to 10 million euros or 2% of annual global turnover (Art. 83(4) GDPR). Both parties may also be liable to data subjects for damages.

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