GDPR
Chapter IV - Controller and Processor

GDPR GDPR-Art.28: Processor

Use only processors providing sufficient guarantees to implement appropriate technical and organisational measures such that the processing meets the Regulation's requirements and protects the rights of the data subject. A processor must not engage another processor without the controller's prior specific or general written authorisation, and under a general authorisation must inform the controller of intended additions or replacements so the controller can object. The processing must be governed by a written contract or other legal act binding the processor to the controller, setting out the subject matter and duration, the nature and purpose, the type of personal data, the categories of data subjects and the controller's obligations and rights, and stipulating that the processor processes only on documented controller instructions including as to transfers, ensures persons authorised to process are under a duty of confidentiality, takes all Article 32 measures, respects the sub-processor conditions, assists the controller in responding to data subject rights requests, assists with Articles 32 to 36, deletes or returns all personal data at the controller's choice at the end of the service and deletes existing copies unless law requires retention, and makes available all information needed to demonstrate compliance and allows for and contributes to audits and inspections. The processor must immediately inform the controller if it considers an instruction infringes data protection law. The same obligations must be imposed on any sub-processor, and the initial processor remains fully liable for the sub-processor's performance. A processor that determines purposes and means is a controller for that processing.

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What else in your programme already covers this

This control maps to 84 controls across 41 other frameworks. If you already hold one of them, the evidence you collected for it is the starting point here rather than new work.

ISO 27701:2019 · 7 controls

  • 6.12.1 Information security in supplier relationships
  • 7.2.6 Contracts with PII processors
  • 8.2.4 Infringing instruction
  • 8.4.2 Return, transfer or disposal of PII
  • 8.5.6 Disclosure of subcontractors used to process PII
  • 8.5.7 Engagement of a subcontractor to process PII
  • 8.5.8 Change of subcontractor to process PII
  • CBPR-PR-25 Processor obligation to report data quality issues
  • CBPR-PR-35 Processor protection obligations
  • CBPR-PR-46 Mechanisms with processors to meet obligations
  • CBPR-PR-47 Processor agreement content
  • CBPR-PR-49 Spot checking and monitoring of processors

C5 (Germany) · 5 controls

  • C5-HR-06 Confidentiality agreements
  • C5-PI-03 Secure deletion of data
  • C5-SSO-01 Policies and instructions for controlling and monitoring third parties
  • C5-SSO-02 Risk assessment of service providers and suppliers
  • C5-SSO-04 Monitoring of compliance with requirements

FedRAMP High · 4 controls

  • PS-7 External Personnel Security
  • SA-9 External System Services
  • SR-3 Supply Chain Controls and Processes (SR-3)
  • SR-6 Supplier Assessments and Reviews (SR-6)

FedRAMP Moderate · 4 controls

  • PS-7 External Personnel Security
  • SA-9 External System Services
  • SR-3 Supply Chain Controls and Processes (SR-3)
  • SR-6 Supplier Assessments and Reviews (SR-6)

ISO 27001:2022 · 4 controls

  • 5.19 Information security in supplier relationships
  • 5.20 Addressing information security within supplier agreements
  • 5.21 Managing information security in the information and communication technology (ICT) supply chain
  • 5.22 Monitoring, review and change management of supplier services

ISO 27002:2022 · 4 controls

  • 5.19 Information security in supplier relationships
  • 5.20 Addressing information security within supplier agreements
  • 5.21 Managing information security in the ICT supply chain
  • 5.22 Monitoring, review and change management of supplier services
  • NIST-CSF-GV.SC-05 Requirements to address cybersecurity risks in supply chains are established, prioritized, and integrated into contracts and other types of agreements with suppliers and other relevant third parties
  • NIST-CSF-GV.SC-06 Planning and due diligence are performed to reduce risks before entering into formal supplier or other third-party relationships
  • NIST-CSF-GV.SC-07 The risks posed by a supplier, their products and services, and other third parties are understood, recorded, prioritized, assessed, responded to, and monitored over the course of the relationship
  • NIST-CSF-ID.RA-10 Critical suppliers are assessed prior to acquisition

NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 · 4 controls

SOC 2 · 3 controls

  • SOC2-CC9.2 CC9.2 Assessing and managing vendor and business partner risk
  • SOC2-P6.4 P6.4 Privacy commitments from vendors and third parties
  • SOC2-P6.5 P6.5 Vendor commitments to report unauthorised disclosures

CCPA/CPRA · 2 controls

  • CCR §7050 Service Provider and Contractor Obligations
  • §1798.100(d) Contractual Requirements for Third Parties, Service Providers, and Contractors

APPI · 1 control

  • AL-DPA-11 Processor Obligations
  • AM-DPA-07 Processor and Sub-Processor Oversight
  • AUCDR-PS-8 Privacy Safeguard 8 - Overseas disclosure of CDR data

Bahrain PDPL · 1 control

  • GEO-5 GEO-5 Secure the geolocation platform and bind its provider by contract
  • SD134-14 Processor Oversight

Canadian PIPEDA · 1 control

  • CL21719-A15 Processor Obligations and Contracts (Art. 15)
  • PIPL-Art21 Entrusted Handling (Processors)
  • AUCDR-OB-9 Outsourced service provider and representative arrangements

DORA · 1 control

EU AI Act · 1 control

  • UAE-PDPL-Art.18_19_20_21 Security measures, controller/processor relationship, DPIA (UAE PDPL Articles 18-21)
  • s62 s 62 Use processors only with sufficient guarantees and a binding written or electronic contract

NIS2 Directive · 1 control

  • Art.21.2.d Supply chain security, covering the relationship with each direct supplier and service provider
  • VEN Vendor and contracted service provider management
  • CIA-OUT-10 Outsourcing of credit information processing
  • UZB-DPL-14 Processor Engagement
  • ZDPA-11 Processor Obligations and Contracts

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