Legal document
Data Processing Agreement (DPA)
Review the terms for processing Personal Data provided by Revy-o to Professionals in connection with Facilitation Services.
Agreement overview
This Data Processing Agreement governs the processing of Personal Data provided by Revy-o to the Professional. Both parties acknowledge their roles as independent Data Controllers under this Agreement.
01Background
This Data Processing Agreement (“DPA”) governs the processing of Personal Data provided by Revy-o to the Professional in connection with Facilitation Services. “Prospective Customers” includes individuals who may become customers of the Professional.
Both parties acknowledge they are independent Data Controllers in processing Personal Data under this Agreement.
02Use of Personal Data
The Professional, as a Data Controller, determines how Personal Data of Prospective Customers is used. However, the Professional must comply with this DPA and all applicable Data Protection Laws.
Personal Data obtained through Facilitation Services should only be used for the specified Purpose. If any other use is intended, the Professional must obtain any necessary consent and assume the associated risks.
03Professional’s Obligations
The Professional must:
- Comply with applicable Data Protection Laws and maintain privacy protection standards.
- Provide clear information to Prospective Customers regarding Personal Data processing.
- Ensure Personal Data is used in compliance with Revy-o’s obligations under Data Protection Laws.
- Prevent unauthorized use of Personal Data.
- Retain Personal Data only as long as necessary, unless legally required otherwise.
- Implement security measures as detailed in Appendix 1.
- Notify Revy-o of any Security Breach within 48 hours and assist in mitigation efforts.
- Inform Revy-o if unable to meet Data Protection obligations.
- Indemnify Revy-o for any losses from non-compliance with the DPA.
04International Transfers of Data
Personal Data from the EEA, UK, or Switzerland can only be transferred outside these regions if adequate protection for Data Subjects’ rights is ensured. Where this is not available, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) will apply.
05Data Subject Rights
The Professional must notify Revy-o of any Data Subject requests related to rights under Data Protection Laws, such as access, rectification, or erasure, and assist Revy-o in responding to these requests.
06Audits and Inspections
Revy-o can conduct audits or inspections to ensure compliance with the DPA, with the Professional providing access to relevant records.
07Sub-processors
The Professional must get Revy-o’s consent before engaging sub-processors and ensure they comply with DPA obligations. The Professional remains liable for their actions.
08Termination and Data Handling
Upon termination, the Professional must return or securely delete Personal Data unless legally required to retain it, and confirm this to Revy-o in writing.
09Liability
Each party’s liability is limited as per this DPA, except where not legally possible. The Professional indemnifies Revy-o for breaches.
10Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This DPA is governed by the laws of England and Wales, with disputes subject to their courts’ exclusive jurisdiction.
11Definitions
Definitions include:
- Data Controller
- Data Processor
- Data Protection Laws
- Data Subject
- Personal Data
- Purpose
- Security Breach
12Legal Effect
This DPA is legally binding upon incorporation into an executed Agreement. Electronic signatures hold the same legal status as handwritten ones.
13Appendix 1 — Technical and Organisational Measures
The technical and organisational measures include:
- Encryption of Personal Data in transit and at rest.
- Access controls for authorised personnel only.
- Regular security audits and penetration testing.
- Incident response plans and breach notification protocols.
- Secure disposal of Personal Data when no longer needed.
14Appendix 2 — Standard Contractual Clauses
The SCCs apply to any international transfer of Personal Data, with relevant modules and options outlined in this Appendix.