Data Processing Addendum

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What you'll need

Service Agreement
Party Details Document
Processing Description

SOC 2 Type II · HIPAA compliant · $5 free credit

Workflow

Overview

CaseMark's Data Processing Addendum skill uses AI to draft comprehensive, GDPR Article 28-compliant DPAs from your uploaded service agreements and processing documentation. The tool produces an execution-ready addendum with all mandatory processor obligations, four detailed schedules, and proper cross-referencing—transforming what typically takes hours of specialized legal drafting into a streamlined, automated workflow.

Drafting GDPR-compliant Data Processing Addendums is a time-intensive process that requires deep familiarity with Article 28 requirements, international transfer mechanisms, and evolving regulatory guidance. Legal teams often spend hours manually cross-referencing service agreements, cataloging data flows, and ensuring every mandatory provision is addressed—with the constant risk that a missed element could expose the organization to regulatory penalties.

CaseMark automates the entire DPA drafting process by extracting party details, processing scope, security posture, and transfer mechanisms from your uploaded documents. The AI generates a fully cross-referenced, execution-ready addendum with all Art. 28(3) mandatory elements and four detailed schedules, allowing legal teams to focus on strategic negotiation rather than repetitive document assembly.

How it works

1. Upload your service agreement, party details, and processing description documents
2. AI extracts key terms, party information, processing scope, and security posture
3. CaseMark generates a fully cross-referenced DPA with all Art. 28(3) mandatory elements and four schedules
4. Review, customize, and export your execution-ready DPA in DOCX or PDF format

What you get

Recitals & Definitions
Parties & Main Agreement Integration
Processing Details & Scope
Processor Instructions & Obligations
Sub-Processor Management Provisions
Security Measures & Audit Rights
International Transfer Mechanisms
Data Subject Rights Procedures
Breach Notification Requirements
Term, Termination & Data Return/Deletion
Schedule A: Party Details & Contacts
Schedule B: Processing Description
Schedule C: Technical & Organizational Measures
Schedule D: Authorized Sub-Processors

What it handles

Extracts party details, processing scope, and service terms from uploaded documents automatically
Generates all mandatory Art. 28(3) provisions with proper cross-referencing
Produces four execution-ready schedules covering processing details, security measures, sub-processors, and transfer mechanisms
Flags special category data under Art. 9 and children's data under Art. 8
Incorporates Standard Contractual Clauses, BCRs, and adequacy decisions for international transfers
Creates a hierarchy clause ensuring DPA prevails over the main agreement on data protection matters

Required documents

Service Agreement
The underlying service or master agreement between the controller and processor that the DPA will supplement
.pdf, .docx
Party Details Document
Legal names, registered addresses, registration numbers, and Data Protection Officer contact details for both parties
.pdf, .docx, .xlsx
Processing Description
Documentation describing the subject matter, nature, purpose, data types, data subject categories, and duration of processing
.pdf, .docx, .xlsx

Supporting documents

Sub-Processor List
Current list of authorized sub-processors including names, locations, and processing activities
.pdf, .docx, .xlsx
Security Documentation
Certifications (ISO 27001, SOC 2), security policies, or audit reports detailing technical and organizational measures
.pdf, .docx
Transfer Impact Assessment
Transfer Impact Assessments, SCC annexes, or BCR documentation for international data transfers outside the EEA
.pdf, .docx

Why teams use it

Eliminate hours of manual drafting by automatically generating all mandatory Art. 28(3) provisions and four comprehensive schedules

Reduce compliance risk with built-in detection of special category data, international transfer requirements, and sub-processor obligations

Maintain consistency across multiple processor relationships with standardized yet customizable DPA structures

Accelerate contract negotiations by producing a polished, execution-ready document that covers every GDPR requirement from the start

Questions

Does this DPA cover all mandatory GDPR Article 28(3) requirements?

Yes. CaseMark's AI drafts every element required by Art. 28(3), including documented instructions, confidentiality obligations, security measures, sub-processor restrictions, data subject rights assistance, breach notification, audit rights, and data return/deletion provisions. The output is designed to be fully compliant out of the box.

Can the DPA handle international data transfers outside the EEA?

Absolutely. CaseMark automatically incorporates the appropriate transfer mechanisms—whether Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs), or adequacy decisions—based on the information you provide about data flows and processor locations.

How does CaseMark handle special category data under Article 9?

CaseMark explicitly flags any special category data (health, biometric, racial/ethnic origin, etc.) identified in your processing description and applies enhanced protective provisions throughout the DPA, including stricter security requirements and purpose limitations.

Can I use this for existing service agreements where processing is already underway?

Yes. CaseMark drafts the DPA with provisions for retroactive application when processing has already commenced, ensuring your existing data processing activities are brought into GDPR compliance without disruption.

Does the generated DPA include sub-processor management provisions?

Yes. The DPA includes comprehensive sub-processor clauses covering prior authorization requirements, flow-down obligations, and a dedicated Schedule D listing all authorized sub-processors with their locations and processing activities. CaseMark structures these provisions to satisfy Art. 28(2) and 28(4) requirements.

How customizable is the output?

CaseMark generates a fully editable document with numbered sections and cross-references. You can modify any clause, add jurisdiction-specific requirements, adjust security measures, or tailor provisions to your specific negotiation needs before exporting as DOCX or PDF.