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Data Processing Addendum (DPA) - GDPR

Generate GDPR-Compliant DPAs in Minutes, Not Hours

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Para is an AI colleague for legal teams. Send it this work by email, Teams or Slack, and it hands back the finished document.

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What you'll need

  • Main Service Agreement

Plans from $20 a month, with usage included.

Workflow

Overview

Drafting GDPR-compliant Data Processing Addendums manually is time-intensive and error-prone, requiring careful attention to Article 28 requirements, security obligations, and processor responsibilities. Legal teams spend hours researching current regulations, customizing templates, and ensuring every mandatory provision is properly addressed, all while managing the risk of non-compliance that could result in significant penalties.

CaseMark automates the entire DPA creation process, generating fully customized, GDPR-compliant Data Processing Addendums in minutes. Our AI ensures all Article 28 requirements are met, including processor obligations, security measures, sub-processor provisions, and data subject rights assistance, while adapting to your specific processing activities and business requirements.

How to hand this to Para

  1. 1. Send Para the files

    Email them, drop them in a Teams or Slack message, or upload them.

  2. 2. Para runs the Data Processing Addendum (DPA) - GDPR skill

    It works from your files and checks its citations against the record.

  3. 3. The finished document comes back

    Para returns it where you asked, usually as a DOCX, and offers the next step.

Example request · email, Teams or Slack
Para, run the Data Processing Addendum (DPA) - GDPR skill for the Garcia matter. I've attached the Main Service Agreement. Send the finished draft back here as a DOCX.

What you get

  • Introduction and Parties

  • Purpose and Scope

  • Subject-Matter and Duration of Processing

  • Nature and Purpose of Processing

  • Personal Data Types and Data Subject Categories

  • Processing on Instructions (Article 28)

  • Security of Processing (Article 32)

  • Sub-processor Provisions

  • Data Subject Rights Assistance

  • Data Breach Notification Obligations

  • Data Return or Deletion Procedures

  • Audit and Inspection Rights

Required documents

  • Main Service Agreement

    The underlying contract between data controller and processor that this DPA will supplement

    .pdf, .docx, .txt

Supporting documents

  • Existing Privacy Policy

    Current privacy documentation to ensure consistency with DPA terms

    .pdf, .docx, .txt

  • Security Documentation

    Technical and organizational security measures already in place

    .pdf, .docx, .txt

  • Sub-processor List

    List of current or anticipated sub-processors for inclusion in the DPA

    .pdf, .docx, .xlsx, .csv

Why teams use it

Generate complete Article 28-compliant DPAs in under 15 minutes versus 4+ hours manually

Ensure all mandatory GDPR provisions including security measures, breach notification, and audit rights

Customize processor obligations, sub-processor terms, and data handling procedures automatically

Reduce compliance risk with AI-verified regulatory requirements and current GDPR standards

Seamlessly integrate with existing service agreements and privacy documentation

Questions

What is a Data Processing Addendum and why is it required under GDPR?

A Data Processing Addendum (DPA) is a legally binding contract required under Article 28 of the GDPR whenever a data processor handles personal data on behalf of a data controller. CaseMark generates compliant DPAs that include all mandatory provisions such as processing instructions, security measures, sub-processor terms, and data subject rights assistance, ensuring your organization meets regulatory requirements.

How long does it take to create a GDPR-compliant DPA?

Manually drafting a comprehensive DPA typically takes 4-5 hours of legal work to ensure all Article 28 requirements are properly addressed. CaseMark reduces this to approximately 12 minutes by automating the drafting process while maintaining full GDPR compliance and customization to your specific processing activities.

What information do I need to provide to generate a DPA?

CaseMark guides you through essential details including the parties involved, subject matter and duration of processing, types of personal data, categories of data subjects, security measures, and sub-processor arrangements. The platform prompts you for all necessary information to create a complete, compliant DPA tailored to your specific data processing relationship.

Does the DPA include required security measures under Article 32?

Yes, CaseMark automatically incorporates Article 32 security requirements into your DPA, including provisions for appropriate technical and organizational measures, encryption, pseudonymization, and ongoing security testing. The platform ensures your DPA addresses all mandatory security obligations based on the nature and scope of your processing activities.

Can I customize the DPA for specific sub-processor arrangements?

Absolutely. CaseMark allows you to specify your sub-processor requirements, including general authorization, specific approval processes, and notification obligations. The platform generates customized sub-processor provisions that comply with Article 28(2) and (4) while reflecting your specific business arrangements and risk management preferences.

How does the DPA address data subject rights and breach notification?

CaseMark automatically includes comprehensive provisions for assisting with data subject rights requests (access, rectification, erasure, etc.) and mandatory data breach notification procedures. The generated DPA specifies processor obligations to notify the controller without undue delay and provide necessary information for breach reporting to supervisory authorities.

Is the generated DPA suitable for international data transfers?

The DPA generated by CaseMark establishes the foundational processor-controller relationship required under Article 28. For international data transfers, you may need additional mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions. CaseMark can be used in conjunction with these transfer mechanisms to create a complete GDPR compliance framework.

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