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data processing agreement
In short and in plain language
A data processing agreement is a contract with a service firm.
The firm handles data about people for you. It acts on your orders. This can be hosting, upkeep, web forms or booking tools.
The contract sets out why the data is used. It sets how far the work goes. It also says how the data is kept safe.
Definition
A data processing agreement is a contract with a provider that processes personal data for a business and on its instructions. It typically covers hosting, maintenance, contact forms or booking tools on a website. It sets out purpose, scope and how the data is protected.