Data protection and compliance
Data processor
An organisation that handles personal data on behalf of a data controller and only on its instructions, such as a cloud provider or email service.
A plain-English explanation of how this usually works, not legal advice. Rules differ between countries and change over time, so check your own situation. Disclaimer.
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Our email provider is a data processor.
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