Data Protection Agreement

/ˈdeɪtə prəˈtɛkʃən əˈɡriːmənt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A contract outlining parties’ obligations and responsibilities regarding the handling and protection of personal data in compliance with data privacy laws.
    The company signed a data protection agreement to ensure compliance with GDPR.

Forms

  • data protection agreement
  • data protection agreements

Commentary

Often integrated with data processing agreements, this document is crucial for demonstrating compliance with data protection regulations such as the GDPR and CCPA.

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