Controller (Data Protection)

The party that decides on the data processing.

The controller is the body that decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data, for example a company or a public authority. It must safeguard the rights of the data subjects and demonstrate compliance with the DSGVO.

The relevant statutes

Art. 4 DSGVO

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Related terms

Processing on Behalf of a Controller
Personal Data

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