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GDPR Data Processing Addendum (DPA)

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Drafts GDPR Article 28-compliant Data Processing Addenda with schedules ready for execution. Use when drafting or updating a DPA, vendor GDPR addendum, controller-processor agreement, or data protection addendum involving sub-processors, breach notification, audits, international transfers, or SCCs.

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GDPR Data Processing Addendum (DPA)

Produces an Article 28-compliant DPA aligned with the governing service agreement, covering processing details, security, sub-processor controls, breach notice, audits, and deletion terms.

Quick Start

Gather before drafting:

  • Party details: legal names, addresses, registration numbers (Controller + Processor)
  • Underlying agreement reference (name, date, SOWs/​order forms)
  • Processing description: subject matter, duration, nature, purpose, operations
  • Data inventory: data subject categories, personal data types, special categories (Art 9), criminal data (Art 10)
  • Transfer map: processing locations, transfer mechanism (adequacy, SCCs, BCRs, Art 49)
  • Security baseline: certifications, TOMs
  • Sub-processor list + approval model (general vs specific) with objection window
  • Incident response SLAs and audit preferences
  • Termination: return/​deletion formats, timelines, retention constraints

Drafting Workflow

  1. Draft header, recitals, effective date, and order-of-precedence clause with the main agreement.
  2. Define GDPR terms: Controller, Processor, Personal Data, Processing, Sub-processor, Data Protection Laws, Personal Data Breach, Services.
  3. Insert Article 28(3) mandatory clauses (see checklist below).
  4. Add security (Art 32), breach notification (Arts 33-34), and assistance (Arts 32-36) clauses.
  5. Add sub-processor governance (Art 28(2), 28(4)) with flow-down obligations.
  6. Add audit and compliance evidence provisions (Arts 28(3)(h), 40, 42).
  7. If data leaves the EEA, add international transfer terms (Art 46 SCCs, Art 47 BCRs, Art 49 derogations).
  8. Add termination, return/​deletion obligations, and backup handling.
  9. Populate Schedules A-D from inputs; mark gaps as [REQUIRED].

Article 28(3) Mandatory Clause Checklist

GDPR basisClauseRequired content
Art 28(3)(a)InstructionsProcess only on documented Controller instructions; notify if instruction violates law
Art 28(3)(b)ConfidentialityAuthorized personnel bound by confidentiality
Art 28(3)(c)SecurityAppropriate TOMs per Art 32
Art 28(3)(d)Sub-processorsNo sub-processing without authorization; flow-down equivalent obligations
Art 28(3)(e)Data subject rightsAssist Controller with Chapter III requests
Art 28(3)(f)AssistanceAssist with Art 32-36 obligations including DPIA and prior consultation
Art 28(3)(g)Return/​DeletionReturn or delete personal data at end of services; certify
Art 28(3)(h)Audits/​InfoMake information available; allow and contribute to audits

Key Decision Points

DecisionOptionsInput needed
Sub-processor authorizationGeneral / SpecificController policy, objection window
Audit modelOn-site / Remote / Third-party / CertificationVendor policy, existing reports
Breach notice SLA24h / 48h / OtherRisk tolerance, incident playbooks
Data return formatCSV / JSON / Native exportSystem compatibility
Transfer mechanismAdequacy / SCCs / BCRs / Art 49Data flows and locations

Schedule Templates

Schedule A — Approved Sub-processors

NameLocationProcessing ActivityAuthorization TypeNotice Period
TBDTBDTBDGeneral/​Specific30 days

Schedule B — Description of Processing

FieldDetails
Subject matter
Duration
Nature of processing
Purpose
Processing operations
Categories of data subjects
Categories of personal data
Special categories (Art 9)
Criminal data (Art 10)
Processing locations

Schedule C — Technical and Organizational Measures

DomainMeasures
Access control
Encryption/​pseudonymization
Logging/​monitoring
Availability/​resilience
Incident response
Testing/​evaluation
Physical security

Schedule D — Audit/​Certification Evidence

EvidenceDateScopeReference
ISO 27001
SOC 2 Type II

Pitfalls

  • No absolute security promises. Use "appropriate" measures per Art 32; tie to risk profile.
  • Special categories / children's data require heightened safeguards and stricter access controls.
  • Missing transfer basis is a blocker. If any non-EEA transfer occurs, specify the mechanism and attach SCCs or equivalent before finalizing.
  • Schedule consistency. Keep schedules aligned with DPA body text; ensure sub-processor lists are current.
  • Order of precedence. Data protection terms must prevail over conflicting service agreement terms.
  • Mark uncertain legal citations with [VERIFY].

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