Business Setup & Legalintermediate
Data Processor
Definition
A person or company that handles personal data on behalf of someone else, the data controller, following their instructions.
Why it matters
Knowing who is a data processor matters because they have their own legal duties, and you must choose ones that keep your customers data safe.
Example
Your email marketing tool stores your subscriber list for you, so it acts as a data processor on your behalf.
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