What is a Data Processing Agreement and Why Every Organization Needs One Imagine your house keys are handed to a friend while you are going on vacation. You would probably leave a list of do’s and don’ts like watering the plants, do not forget to lock the doors, and please, no parties. Now, think of “house keys” with personal data and your “friend” as a third-party vendor. And that list of rules is what a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) is for your organization. #DataProcessingAgreement #DPA #PrivacyCompliance #DataProtection #GDPRCompliance #DataSecurity