Data controllers and data processors: what the difference ...

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data controllers and data processors 20140506 Version: ICO lo Introduction ........................................ ..................................... 3 Overview ........................................ ........................................ . 3 Section 1 - What is the difference between a data controller and a data processor? ........................................ ................................ 4 What the DPA says ........................................ ........................... 4 Processing required by law ........................................ ................ 5 Why is it important to distinguish between data controllers and data processors? ........................................ ..................................... 6 How do you determine whether an organisation is a data controller or a data processor?

governance implications are Data Protection Act Please note: The following information has not been updated since the Data Protection Act 2018 became law. Although there may be some subtle differences between the guidance in this document …

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