Risk-calibrated, market-standard Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) under Art. 28 GDPR

Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) are often treated as standard paperwork: documents that govern how personal data is processed on someone's behalf and allocate responsibilities between the parties. But a DPA that's too restrictive, impractical, or flawed can block sales and delay projects, while one that's too permissive creates compliance risk.

We develop DPAs that map your processes accurately. They meet the requirements of Art. 28 GDPR while staying manageable and adaptable to your technical and commercial reality. We don't treat the DPA as an isolated compliance document. It's an integral part of your service offering.

From building legal departments ourselves, we know an effective DPA takes three things: clear responsibilities, accurate technical mapping, and clean integration into the contract process.

Our approach at a glance:

• Analysis of data processing and roles: We examine how data processing actually works in your product or service. Which data is processed, and for what purpose? Who is the controller, who is the processor? Who receives, uses, stores, or shares the data?
• Drafting or revising the DPA: We design a modular, scalable DPA that precisely reflects your service setup, or we review your vendors' agreements with a sharp eye on your risks. We calibrate the DPA to your customers' risk profiles, whether enterprise B2B, SMB, or platform model.
• Technical and organizational measures (TOMs): We help you describe and document your security measures. Instead of generic lists, we document what you actually do, clearly and convincingly.
• Sub-processor management: We build a scalable process for approving and monitoring your sub-processors, including clean documentation for your customers.
• Integration into the contract architecture: We make sure your DPA doesn't stand alone but fits seamlessly into your contract stack, forming one coherent whole with no contradictions (e.g., service description, T&Cs, data addendum, SLA, security annex).
• Third-country transfers: We integrate Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and support Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs).
• DPA negotiation and market fit: We define clear fallback positions and decision lines for your sales and legal teams, so you can negotiate efficiently and with confidence.

Our DPAs are modular and easy to adapt across product variants and regions: flexibility without sacrificing legal quality. In the end, you have a DPA standard that's technically accurate, builds trust with your customers, and supports your business model.