Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) & GDPR Explained | Privacy Masterclass with VasanthkumarIn this episode, I joined by Vasanthkumar, Privacy Lead at Darwinbox, to dive deep into Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), GDPR compliance, and data protection best practices.They explore how organizations can structure DPAs, manage data retention, handle cross-border transfers, and meet GDPR obligations while ensuring contractual safeguards with vendors and processors.Link Download All Fileshttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fvgBUHZMrRiJVVnziaa8hlxNkSNMgd3I?usp=sharingVasanth Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasanth-kumar-9b1360257/What You’ll Learn in this Episode✅ What is a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) and why it matters✅ Key roles: controller, processor, sub-processor, and DPO✅ GDPR requirements for data processing, retention, and deletion✅ Best practices for vendor exit, data minimization, and proof of deletion✅ Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) vs Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs)✅ How to handle cross-border data transfers (EU ↔ India and beyond)✅ Rights of data subjects: consent, portability, correction, and deletion✅ Contract law essentials for SaaS vendors (jurisdiction, liability, breach notifications)✅ Annual security assessments, DPIAs, and privacy by design practices✅ Roles of CISO vs DPO in governance and compliance💡 Whether you’re a privacy officer, CISO, compliance lead, or startup founder, this episode gives you a practical roadmap to build, implement, and audit Data Processing Agreements that meet GDPR and global data protection laws.CISO talkshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0hT6hgexlYwPTD-wC3oFBe27VGEiizg1NIST Serieshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcC_KabV_Ho&list=PL0hT6hgexlYy0vBwMv0eteiyAxB48RQzy&pp=gAQBiAQBGRC Serieshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq_vSLHm4r0&list=PL0hT6hgexlYztA41j1bceTfVagP9mtq28&pp=gAQBISO 27001 Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQqJH2naU6I&t=1454s&pp=ygUeaXNvIDI3MDAxIGltcGxlbWVudGF0aW9uIHN0ZXBzISO 27001 Implementation Guidehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBfwk10Hh-o&pp=ygUeaXNvIDI3MDAxIGltcGxlbWVudGF0aW9uIHN0ZXBzGRC Practical Serieshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0hT6hgexlYztA41j1bceTfVagP9mtq28GRC Interviewhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0hT6hgexlYz1Usn1Nrnur6OzVoz59zylInternal Audithttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0hT6hgexlYyNWBcGYfabwumCr0GKmLWv#GDPR #DPA #DataPrivacy #Compliance #PrivacyLaws #DataProtection #PrabhNair #Vasanthkumar #CISO #DPO #PrivacyCompliance #CrossBorderData