DPDP glossary
What is Data Processor?
A Data Processor processes personal data on behalf of a Data Fiduciary—cloud hosts, payroll vendors, email tools, analytics providers. Processors do not decide the purpose; they follow the Fiduciary's instructions under contract.
Key requirements
- Process data only on documented instructions from the Data Fiduciary
- Sign a data processing agreement with required security clauses
- Notify the Fiduciary promptly when a breach is discovered
- Assist the Fiduciary with Data Principal rights requests
- Delete or return data when the engagement ends