Term: Data Processor
An entity (a person, a group, or a company) that processes personal data on behalf of a data controller, following the controller’s instructions.
What is a Data Processor?
A data processor in data protection is someone (a person, a group, or a company) who processes personal data on behalf of a controller. The data processor could be a company that helps with tasks like sending out emails, storing information, or doing other things with personal data.
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