Law and data protection
DPA
Abbreviation for data processing agreement
In short and in plain language
A DPA is a contract with a provider who handles data for a firm.
The provider deals with personal data on behalf of the firm.
The contract sets out how the provider handles and guards that data.
For care services, this is about web hosting, email or forms on their website.
Definition
A DPA is a contract with a service provider that processes personal data on behalf of a business. It sets out how the provider handles and protects that data. For care services this concerns, for example, hosting, email delivery or form services of their website.