Governance
encargado
Mandated processor acting on behalf of a controller.
Definition
A third‑party provider contracted to process personal data on behalf of a public entity (the controller), bound by a written mandate that specifies instructions, permitted operations, duration, subcontractor restrictions, security measures, audit rights, and return/deletion obligations; the directive requires explicit contractual clauses for encargados in procurement contracts.
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