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How to know if i'm a processor ?

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How to know if i'm a processor ?

If you are processing personal data on behalf of another organization, you are likely a data processor.

Here are some factors that can help you determine whether you are a data processor:

  1. You are processing personal data on behalf of another organization: If you are handling personal data on behalf of another organization, such as a client or customer, you are likely a data processor.

  2. You are following instructions: As a data processor, you are required to follow the instructions of the data controller, who is the organization that determines the purposes and means of processing the personal data.

  3. You do not have control over the personal data: As a data processor, you do not have control over the personal data that you are processing. You are only processing the data on behalf of the data controller.