As a data controller one must ensure that the data processor s remain aware of their gdpr obligations.
Gdpr controller vs processor.
Generally data controllers have more accountability and liability but processors will have new responsibilities and new added layers of liability written into their roles.
Processor according to article 4 of the eu gdpr different roles are identified as indicated below.
The third party data processor does not own the data that they process nor do they control it.
A data processor simply processes any data that the data controller gives them.
Following the example above the data processor is the third party company that the data controller chose to use and process the data.
Gdpr data controller vs.
Gdpr data controllers and data processors since gdpr was launched in may 2018 controllers have specific obligations.
As a common recommendation confirm that there exists a clear and specific data processing agreement before handing over the processing to a third party.
This is a major difference between the original dpd legislation in 1995.
In addition processors have legal obligations of their own.