Data Protection Agreement
/ˈdeɪtə prəˈtɛkʃən əˈɡriːmənt/
Definitions
- (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
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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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