Data Protection Clauses in Commercial Contracts - The Key Issues

Introduction

Since the advent of the GDPR, contracting parties have been required to pay ever closer attention to the content of the data protection clauses found in their contracts. Given the potential levels of liability in respect of monetary penalties and compensation, it is essential that such clauses provide a clear framework and apportion risk appropriately between the parties.

This webinar sets out a summary of the common anomalies and pitfalls to watch out for and suggests how they can be dealt with in a practical, risk-focussed fashion.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Defining ‘controller’ and ‘processor’
• Sub-processing
• Audit rights
• Security requirements
• Breach reporting requirements
• Dealing with data subjects’ requests
• Indemnities
• Return / destruction of personal data on termination of the agreement

This webinar was recorded on 5th January 2021