What should a data processing agreement include?

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A data processing agreement should explain how personal data is handled when one party processes data for another.

Common topics include controller and processor roles, processing instructions, security measures, confidentiality, sub-processors, international transfers, audit rights, breach notification and what happens to data when the services end.

Data protection obligations vary by country, sector and relationship, so the agreement should match the actual processing activity.

This answer is general information, not legal advice.

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