Unlock Efficiency: Customize Our State Law-Compliant DPA for Seamless Data Processing

U.S. state comprehensive consumer privacy laws include requirements for contracts involving data processing with third-party vendors. Save time by adapting this data processing agreement (DPA) for the processing of personal data between a controller and processor/vendor.

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• Third-Party Vendor Data Privacy Risk Management
  Learn legal requirements and best practices for mitigating third party/vendor risks by ensuring that vendor contracts comply with U.S. state privacy laws and conducting risk assessments when using vendors for processing personal information that presents a significant risk to consumers' privacy or security.

• Personal Data Processing Agreement Requirements
  Find state requirements for written agreements between controllers and processors of personal data.

• DPA 2018 and GDPR Compliant Data Processing Schedule (Pro-Controller)
  Adapt this template personal data processing schedule, drafted from the controller's perspective, which sets out the essential GDPR requirements in short form.

• DPA 2018 and GDPR Compliant Data Processing Schedule (Pro-Processor)
  Use this template personal data processing schedule, drafted from the processor's perspective, which sets out the essential GDPR requirements in short form.

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