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Definition
The data controller decides why and how personal data is processed and is accountable for protecting it and honouring your rights. A processor, by contrast, acts on the controller's instructions.
Why it matters for your business
Knowing who controls your data tells you who to make a request or complaint to. See what data we hold and complaining about data.
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