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GDPR vendor due diligence: what to look for in a DPA

DPAs are where privacy commitments become contractual. These are the clauses to extract and compare across vendors.

May 2, 2026 · 7 min read

GDPR vendor due diligence: what to look for in a DPA

Processing scope and purpose

Confirm the categories of data, the purposes and the duration are specific rather than open-ended.

Retention and deletion

Vague retention language is one of the most common sources of findings. Look for defined periods and a deletion commitment at termination.

Sub-processors and transfers

Record the notification mechanism, objection rights and the transfer mechanism relied upon.

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