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Data Processor

Data processor definition (noun)

  1. A data processor is a person or company who performs an action on a piece of data, otherwise known as data processing.

  2. A data processor is an automated program that collects and manipulates data, such as a database management software or social media platform.

Appears in: GDPR, CCPA, and Privacy Policies

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