Controllers, processors and subprocessors in chains

Published

Oct 21 2024

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UK

I am based in London and co-head Bird & Bird's International Privacy and Data Protection Group. I enjoy providing practical advice and solutions to complex legal issues.

Practices

Ruth Boardman wrote an insightful article for the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) covering the European Data Protection Board's Opinion 22/2024 which addresses key obligations in controller-processor-sub processor relationships under GDPR. It clarifies requirements for processors to disclose sub-processor details to controllers, controllers' duties to verify GDPR compliance throughout the chain, and contractual language allowing processors to follow controller instructions or applicable laws.

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