Processor
/ˈprɒsɛsər/
Definitions
- (n.) An entity, typically a person or organization, that handles, manages, or treats data or materials, often in legal or business contexts such as data processing or manufacturing.
The data processor must comply with privacy regulations when handling personal information.
- (n.) In law enforcement, an official authorized to serve legal processes, such as subpoenas and summonses, on behalf of a court.
The processor delivered the summons to the defendant as required by court order.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, distinguish carefully between 'processor' as a data handler under privacy laws and 'processor' as a process server to avoid ambiguity.
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