What is a data processor?
In today’s data-driven economy, the role of the Data Processor has moved from the background to the spotlight — particularly under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). As organisations increasingly outsource services that involve personal data, such as payroll or customer data management - the Data Processor has become a critical link in the chain of accountability. Unlike the Data Controller, who decides the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of processing, the Data Processor acts on their behalf. But this is no passive role: under GDPR, processors have clear responsibilities and can face direct consequences for non-compliance. ...