What is Data Processor?
Definition and meaning from the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Official Definition
Any person who processes personal data on behalf of a Data Fiduciary.
Source: The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (No. 22 of 2023)
Simple Explanation
A third-party company or service that handles personal data for another organization, but does not decide why or how the data is used. For example, a cloud storage provider that stores customer data for an e-commerce site, or an email service that sends bills for a telecom company.
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