business operator handling personal information
An entity engaged in handling personal information in the course of business.
Definition
A person or organization that handles personal information in the course of conducting business activities and thereby falls within the Act's regulatory scope, triggering duties such as security measures, recordkeeping, breach reporting, supervisory arrangements for contractors, and compliance with cross‑border transfer rules.
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Personal information processor
Entity determining purposes and means of personal data processing....
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Entity that determines purposes and means of processing personal data....
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Personal information processor (PIP)
Entity that processes personal data on behalf of a controller....
personal information controller/processor
Entities determining purposes/means or processing on behalf of controllers....