Defined in the law · GDPR Art. 4(8)

Processor

In plain English

A person, company, authority or other body that processes personal data on behalf of a controller.

The definition in the law

‘processor’ means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller

Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), Article 4(8)EUR-LexRead it on Fino →

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