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Concepts of data controller and data processor: checklist (DPA 1998 version)
Practical Law UK Checklist 3-504-9740 (Approx. 12 pages)
Concepts of data controller and data processor: checklist (DPA 1998 version)
by Practical Law Data Protection
| Law stated as at 02 Oct 2017 • European Union, United Kingdom |
A checklist of questions to consider when determining whether a party is a data controller or a data processor pursuant to the Data Protection Directive (1995/46/EC).
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