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A Comprehensive Guide to Data Processing Agreements

Draft, review, and negotiate Data Processing Agreements that satisfy GDPR requirements — with practical templates and red-flag checklists.

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About This Course

Data Processing Agreements play a crucial role in ensuring that organisations maintain compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR when outsourcing data processing activities to third parties. This course equips participants with the essential knowledge and skills required to draft, review, and manage DPAs effectively. Participants gain an in-depth understanding of DPA requirements, legal concepts, and practical applications, enabling them to confidently handle DPAs, ensure compliance with data protection regulations, and safeguard sensitive data within their organisation.

What You Will Learn

  • Understand the legal basis and GDPR Article 28 requirements for DPAs
  • Draft and review DPAs with essential clauses and red-flag identification
  • Negotiate DPA terms with processors and manage sub-processor chains
  • Handle international data transfers within DPA frameworks
  • Implement DPA lifecycle management and audit practices

Prerequisites

  • Working knowledge of contract management or procurement
  • Basic awareness of GDPR or similar data protection regulations
  • No prior legal background required
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  1. DPA Fundamentals · 45 min
    Purpose and legal basis for Data Processing Agreements. GDPR Article 28 requirements and key terminology.

  2. Drafting and Reviewing DPAs · 60 min
    Essential clauses, red flags, and negotiation strategies. Working with templates and adapting to specific processing scenarios.

  3. Sub-processors and International Transfers · 45 min
    Managing sub-processor chains, notification obligations, and transfer clauses within DPAs.

  4. DPA Management and Audits · 30 min
    Lifecycle management, audit rights, and practical approaches to monitoring processor compliance.

Who should attend

Built around your role.

  • Compliance and Legal Officers focusing on GDPR readiness and risk management

  • Teams building products in regulated industries or processing sensitive data

  • Data Protection Officers and Privacy Specialists leading data governance efforts

  • Executives and Business Owners interested in strategic security and compliance maturity

  • Third-party risk managers and procurement officers evaluating vendor compliance

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