This Data Processing Addendum (DPA) is supplemental to, and forms an integral part of, the Terms of Service (Agreement) between the Customer (or its Affiliates, as applicable) as identified in the Agreement (Customer, you or your) and Zipify, LLC (Company, we, our or us), and is effective as soon as you begin or continue using any one or more of Company’s products, software or services as set forth in the Agreement (Services). In case of any conflict or inconsistency with the terms of the Agreement, this DPA will take precedence over the terms of the Agreement to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency.
This DPA contains all the terms agreed between the parties regarding the Processing of Personal Data under the Agreement and replaces any prior agreement, understanding or arrangement between the parties, whether oral or in writing.
Unless otherwise defined in this DPA or in the Agreement, all capitalized terms used in this DPA will have the meanings given to them in Section 2 of this DPA.
This DPA is version 2023.11.
Affiliate means any entity that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the subject entity. “Control,” for purposes of this definition, means direct or indirect ownership or control of more than 50% of the voting interests of the subject entity.
Controller means the entity which determines the purposes and means of the Processing of Personal Data.
Data Protection Laws means all laws and regulations applicable to the Processing of Personal Data under the Agreement, including laws and regulations of the European Union, the European Economic Area and their member states, the United Kingdom, and US Privacy Laws.
Data Subject means the individual to whom Personal Data relates.
EU Standard Contractual Clauses means the binding agreement by and between you and Company attached as Schedule 2 to this DPA which contains the standard contractual clauses, including the provisions of "Module Two: Transfer controller to processor", approved by the European Commission’s decision 2021/914 of 4 June 2021 for the transfer of personal data to processors established in third countries which do not ensure an adequate level of data protection under the EU GDPR.
European Data means Personal Data that is subject to the protection of the GDPR.
GDPR means (as applicable):
the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (EU GDPR); or
the EU GDPR as it forms part of the law of England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland by virtue of section 3 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, and as amended by the Data Protection, Privacy and Electronic Communications (Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (as amended by the Data Protection, Privacy and Electronic Communications (Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020) (UK GDPR).
Personal Data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person where such data is Personal Data.
Personal Data Breach means a breach of security leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure of, or access to, Personal Data transmitted, stored or otherwise Processed by us or our Sub-Processors. Personal Data Breach does not include unsuccessful attempts or activities that do not compromise the security of Personal Data, including unsuccessful log-in attempts, pings, port scans, denial of service attacks, and other network attacks on firewalls or networked systems.
Processing means any operation or set of operations which is performed upon Personal Data, whether or not by automatic means, such as collection, recording, organization, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, blocking, erasure or destruction.
Processor means the entity which Processes Personal Data on behalf of the Controller.
Standard Contractual Clauses the means the EU Standard Contractual Clauses or the UK Addendum, as applicable.
Sub-Processor means any Processor engaged by Company or by another Sub-Processor.
Supervisory Authority means an independent public authority which is established by an EU Member State or the UK pursuant to the GDPR.
UK Addendum means the binding agreement by and between you and Company attached as Schedule 3 which contains the standard contractual clauses, including the EU Standard Contractual Clauses as amended and incorporated into the International Data Transfer Addendum approved by the UK Information Commissioner and adopted by the UK under s119A(1) of the Data Protection Act 2018.
US Data means Personal Data that is subject to the protection of US Privacy Laws.
US Privacy Laws refers to the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, and any amendments or implementing regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act” (CCPA) Cal. Civ. Code Title 1.81.5, § 1798.100 et seq. and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), as well as similar statutes, including Colorado’s Privacy Act (CPA), Colo. Rev. Stat. § 6-1-1301 et seq., Connecticut’s Data Privacy Act (CDPA), S.B. 6, 2022 Gen. Assemb., Reg. Sess., Utah’s Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA), S.B. 227, 2022, Gen. Assemb., Reg. Sess., and Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), Va. Code Ann. §§ 59.1-575 et seq.
The parties acknowledge and agree that with regard to the Processing of Personal Data by Company on your behalf in connection with Company performing its obligations under the Agreement, you are the Controller, Company is a Processor and that Company may engage Sub-Processors pursuant to the requirements set forth in Section 6 (Sub-Processors) below.
Your obligations
You must comply with your obligations in accordance with the requirements of applicable Data Protection Laws and Regulations, including by providing Data Subjects with all necessary notices and obtaining all necessary consents required for Company to process Personal Data for the purposes set out in the Agreement.
For the avoidance of doubt, your instructions to Company for the Processing of Personal Data in connection with the Agreement shall comply with applicable Data Protection Laws. In particular, you acknowledge that you have sole responsibility for (i) the accuracy, quality, and legality of such Personal Data and the means by which you acquired such Personal Data; (ii) complying with all necessary transparency and lawfulness requirements under applicable Data Protection Laws for the collection and use of the Personal Data, including obtaining any necessary consents and authorizations (iii) ensuring you have the right to transfer, or provide access to, the Personal Data to us for Processing in accordance with the terms of the Agreement (including this DPA); (iv) ensuring that your instructions to us regarding the Processing of Personal Data comply with applicable laws, including Data Protection Laws. You will inform us without undue delay if you are not able to comply with your responsibilities under this section or applicable Data Protection Laws.
You acknowledge that the Agreement (including this DPA), together with your use of Company’s Services in accordance with the Agreement, constitute your complete instructions to us in relation to the Processing of Personal Data, so long as you may provide additional instructions during the Term that are consistent with the Agreement, as well as the nature and lawful use of the Company’s Services.
Company’s obligations
Company shall only process Personal Data for the purposes described in this DPA or otherwise agreed within the scope of your lawful written instructions, except where and to the extent otherwise required by applicable law. We are not responsible for compliance with any Data Protection Laws applicable to you that are not generally applicable to us.
If we become aware that we cannot Process Personal Data in accordance with your instructions due to a legal requirement under any applicable law, we will (i) promptly notify you of that legal requirement to the extent permitted by the applicable law; and (ii) where necessary, cease all Processing (other than merely storing and maintaining the security of the affected Personal Data) until such time as you issue new instructions with which we are able to comply. If this provision is invoked, we will not be liable to you under the Agreement for any failure to perform the applicable services until such time as you issue new lawful instructions with regard to the Processing.
If Company receives a request from a Data Subject to exercise the Data Subject's rights (under applicable Data Protection Laws) in respect of the Personal Data processed by Company under the Agreement (Data Subject Request), Company shall, to the extent legally permitted, (i) use commercially reasonable efforts to promptly notify you, and (ii) advise the Data Subject to submit their request to you. You will be solely responsible for responding substantively to any such Data Subject Requests or similar communications involving Personal Data.
To the extent you are unable to independently address a Data Subject Request, or requests from data protection authorities, relating to the Processing of Personal Data under the Agreement, then upon your written request we will provide reasonable assistance to you to enable you to respond to any such requests. You will reimburse us for the commercially reasonable costs arising from this assistance.
Company shall ensure that any personnel whom we authorize to Process Personal Data on our behalf are subject to appropriate confidentiality obligations.
Appointment of Sub-Processors
You acknowledge and agree that Company may engage Sub-Processors to Process Personal Data on your behalf, including (i) to assist us with hosting and infrastructure, (ii) to support product features and integrations, and (iii) to assist us with service and support.
Where we engage Sub-Processors, we will impose data protection terms on the Sub-Processors that provide at least the same level of protection for Personal Data as those in this DPA to the extent applicable to the nature of the services provided by such Sub-Processors.
Changes to Sub-Processors
Company maintains an up-to-date list of its Sub-Processors, including third parties and Company Affiliates, on Company’s website. You may subscribe to receive notifications by email if we add or replace any Sub-Processors by completing the form available at www.zipify.com. If you opt-in to receive such email, we will notify you at least 30 days prior to any such change.
Objection right for new Sub-Processors
You may object to Company’s appointment or replacement of a Sub-Processor in writing within 14 days after receipt of Company’s notice provided in accordance with Section 6.2, provided such objection is based on reasonable grounds relating to the protection of Personal Data. In such an event, the parties will discuss the concerns with a view on achieving a commercially reasonable resolution. If no such resolution can be reached, Company will neither appoint nor replace the Sub-Processor; provided, that, if Company determines, in its sole but reasonable discretion, that a replacement or new appointment or replacement is required, you may suspend or terminate the affected Services under the Agreement without liability to either party (but without prejudice to any fees incurred by you up to and including the date of suspension or termination). If you do not object during the relevant period, you will have been deemed to have authorized the Sub-Processor appointment or replacement.
Liability
Company is responsible for each Sub-Processor’s compliance with the obligations of this DPA and for any acts or omissions of such Sub-Processor that cause us to breach any of our obligations under this DPA.
You acknowledge and agree that we may access and Process Personal Data on a global basis as necessary to provide the Services in accordance with the Agreement, and in particular that Personal Data may be transferred to and Processed by Company in the United States and to other jurisdictions where Company Affiliates and Sub-Processors have operations. Wherever Personal Data is transferred outside its country of origin, each party will ensure such transfers are made in compliance with the requirements of Data Protection Laws.
Company shall maintain appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect Personal Data from Personal Data Breaches, as set out in Annex 2 to Schedule 2 of this DPA (Security Measures). Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, we may modify or update the Security Measures at our discretion provided that such modification or update does not result in a material degradation in the protection offered by the Security Measures.
You are responsible for independently determining whether the data security provided by Company in relation to the Agreement adequately meets your obligations under applicable Data Protection Laws. You are also responsible for your secure use of Company’s products and services, including protecting the security of Personal Data in transit to and from the products and services (including to securely backup or encrypt any such Personal Data).
Company shall notify you without undue delay after we become aware of a Personal Data Breach. Company shall take commercially reasonable measures and actions to remedy or mitigate the effects of the Personal Data Breach to the extent remediation is within Company’s reasonable control, and shall keep you informed of all material developments in connection with the Personal Data Breach.
At your request, we will promptly provide you with such reasonable assistance as necessary to enable you to notify relevant Personal Data Breaches to competent authorities and/or affected Data Subjects, if you are required to do so under Data Protection Laws.
Audit
As required by applicable Data Protection Laws, Company shall: (i) make available to you information reasonably necessary to demonstrate Company’s compliance with this DPA; and (ii) permit you (or an independent third party acting on your behalf), on one occasion in any 12-month period only, to perform an audit strictly limited to Company’s arrangements for complying with this DPA, provided that such audit is carried out during Company’s normal business hours and that you (or the relevant third party conducting such an audit) gives Company a reasonable period of notice before carrying out the audit.
Return and deletion of Personal Data
Company shall delete or return all Personal Data Processed pursuant to this DPA, on termination or expiration of the Agreement except where retention is required by applicable law, or where we have archived on back-up systems, which we will securely isolate and protect from any further Processing and delete in accordance with our deletion practices.
Scope
This 'Additional Provisions for European and UK Data' section will apply only with respect to European Data.
Roles of the Parties
When Processing European Data in accordance with your instructions, the parties acknowledge and agree that you are the Controller of European Data and we are the Processor.
Instructions
If we believe that your Instruction infringes the GDPR (where applicable), we will inform you without delay.
Sub-Processor Agreements
For the purposes of Clause 9(c) of the Standard Contractual Clauses, you acknowledge that we may be restricted from disclosing Sub-Processor agreements, but we will use reasonable efforts to require any Sub-Processor we appoint to permit it to disclose the Sub-Processor agreement to you and will provide (on a confidential basis) all information we reasonably can.
Data Protection Impact Assessment
Upon your request, Company shall provide you with reasonable cooperation and assistance to fulfil your obligation under the GDPR to carry out a data protection impact assessment related to your use of the Services, to the extent you do not otherwise have access to the relevant information, and to the extent such information is available to Company. Company shall provide reasonable assistance to you in the cooperation or prior consultation with the relevant Supervisory Authority in the performance of its tasks relating to this Section 11.5 of this DPA, to the extent required under the GDPR.
Transfer Mechanisms for Data Transfers
Company will not transfer European Data to any country or recipient not recognized as providing an adequate level of protection for Personal Data (within the meaning of applicable European Data Protection Laws), unless it first takes all such measures as are necessary to ensure the transfer is in compliance with applicable European Data Protection Laws. Such measures may include (without limitation) transferring such data to a recipient that is covered by a suitable framework or other legally adequate transfer mechanism recognized by the relevant authorities or courts as providing an adequate level of protection for Personal Data, to a recipient that has achieved binding corporate rules authorization in accordance with European Data Protection Laws, or to a recipient that has executed appropriate standard contractual clauses in each case as adopted or approved in accordance with applicable European Data Protection Laws.
Subject to Section 11.6(c), in respect of any European Data processed by Company on your behalf under this DPA, the parties agree that the Standard Contractual Clauses will be incorporated by reference and form part of the Agreement as follows:
EEA Transfers – in relation to European Data that is subject to the GDPR, (A) Customer is the "data exporter" and Company is the "data importer"; (B) the Module Two terms apply to the extent the Customer is a Controller of European Data (C) in Clause 7, the optional docking clause does not apply; (D) in Clause 9, Option 2 applies and changes to Sub-Processors will be notified in accordance with Section 6 of this DPA; (E) in Clause 11, the optional language is deleted; (F) in Clauses 17 and 18, the parties agree that the governing law and forum for disputes for the Standard Contractual Clauses will be the Republic of Ireland; (G) the Annexes of the Standard Contractual Clauses will be deemed completed with the information set out in the Annexes of this DPA; and (H) if and to the extent the Standard Contractual Clauses conflict with any provision of this DPA, the Standard Contractual Clauses will prevail to the extent of such conflict.
UK Transfers – in relation to European Data that is subject to the UK GDPR, the Standard Contractual Clauses will apply in accordance with sub-section (a) and the following modifications (A) the Standard Contractual Clauses will be modified and interpreted in accordance with the UK Addendum, which will be incorporated by reference and form an integral part of the Agreement; (B) Tables 1, 2 and 3 of the UK Addendum will be deemed completed with the information set out in the Annexes of this DPA and Table 4 will be deemed completed by selecting “Importer”; and (C) any conflict between the terms of the Standard Contractual Clauses and the UK Addendum will be resolved in accordance with Section 10 and Section 11 of the UK Addendum.
If Company cannot comply with its obligations under the Standard Contractual Clauses or is breach of any warranties under the Standard Contractual Clauses or UK Addendum (as applicable) for any reason, and you intend to suspend the transfer of European Data to Company or terminate the Standard Contractual Clauses, or UK Addendum, you agree to provide us with reasonable notice to enable us to cure such non-compliance and reasonably cooperate with us to identify what additional safeguards, if any, may be implemented to remedy such non-compliance. If we have not or cannot cure the non-compliance, you may suspend or terminate the affected part of the Services in accordance with the Agreement without liability (but without prejudice to any fees you have incurred prior to such suspension or termination).
Scope
The 'Additional Provisions for US Data’ section of this DPA will apply only with respect to US Data.
Definitions
This Definitions section will apply only with respect to this Section 12 ‘Additional provisions for US Data’.
De-identified refers to any information that can no longer reasonably identify a particular individual in accordance with Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.140(h).
Personal Information means any information provided by or on behalf of you pursuant to the Agreement, and has the same meaning as set out in Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.140(o).
Process or Processing means any operation or set of operations that are performed on personal information or on sets of personal information whether or not by automated means in accordance with Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.140(q).
Sale, Sell, Selling or Sold is a broad term that has the same meaning as set out in Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.140(t).
Specific Terms
Company will process Personal Information on behalf of you and will not retain, use, or disclose that data for any purpose other than for the purposes set out in the Agreement and as permitted under the US Privacy Laws.
No Personal Information obtained by Company may be Sold, assigned, leased, or otherwise disposed of to a third party by or for Company or commercially exploited by or on behalf of Company without the express written direction from you. Company further acknowledges and confirms that it does not receive any Personal Information as consideration for any services or other items. Company may not derive any benefits from Personal Information.
Company certifies and warrants that it understands and will comply with the rules, requirements, restrictions, and definitions of the CCPA, including those in Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.140(w)(2)(A) as they apply to it, and agrees to refrain from taking any action that would cause any transfers of Personal Information between the parties to qualify as the Sale of Personal Information under the US Privacy Laws.
Company will comply with, and provide the same level of privacy protection as is required by, the obligations under the relevant US Privacy Laws, to the extent applicable to Company's processing of Personal Information. Further, Company will also impose US Privacy Laws, to the extent applicable, on all sub-processors processing Personal Information.
Company will notify you if it makes a determination that it can no longer comply with the requirements of the relevant US Privacy Laws.
Company shall, upon notice from you, take reasonable and appropriate steps to stop and remediate unauthorized use of Personal Information.
Company will cooperate with and assist you with US Privacy Law compliance, specifically by providing requested Personal Information in response to consumer requests as well as correcting or deleting Personal Information or limiting the use of sensitive personal information (as defined by the relevant US Privacy Laws) in response to such requests.
The parties agree that the Services may include use of your Personal Information by Company to improve the Services and for related business purposes. In those cases, you instruct Company to use only aggregated or otherwise De-identified information, and, for clarity, you instruct Company to first anonymize, aggregate, or De-identify the Personal Information as necessary for that purpose.
These US Privacy Laws do not limit or reduce any data protection commitments Company makes to you in any Agreement between Company and you.
To the extent that Company processes the Personal Information of residents of other US states than those subject to the CCPA, CPRA, CPA, CDPA, UCPA or VCDPA, and those states have adopted privacy legislation that applies to that information, and/or where the US has adopted federal privacy legislation applicable to Personal Information, Company will comply with applicable obligations.
Company shall have the right to delete Personal Information stored pursuant to the Agreement but no longer needed to support the services or products provided to you, in the ordinary course of business, pursuant to its retention schedules for those materials.
Governing Law
This DPA will be governed by and construed in accordance with the governing law and jurisdiction provisions in the Agreement, unless otherwise required by applicable Data Protection Law.
Limitation of liability
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Agreement or this DPA, the liability of each party and each party’s Affiliates under this DPA is subject to the exclusions and limitations set out in the Agreement.
You may submit Personal Data in the course of using the Services, the extent of which is determined and controlled by you in your sole discretion, and which may include, but is not limited to, Personal Data relating to the following categories of Data Subjects:
Customers whose personal data is collected using the relevant Company Services; and
your personnel and other end users who access and use the Services.
You may submit Personal Data in the course of using the Services, the extent of which is determined and controlled by you in your sole discretion, and which may include, but is not limited to the following categories of Personal Data:
Full name
Title/Position/Department
Business contact details (e.g., address, telephone, mobile, and email)
Personal contact details (e.g., home address, home telephone number and personal mobile number)
Date of birth
Users’ device information and other technical information relevant to information technology management
Some or all of the following other personal data including, taxpayer identification number, date of birth, digital or electronic signature, or picture; and
Any other Personal Data submitted by, sent to, or received by you, or your end users, via the Services.
You may submit sensitive data in the course of using the Services, the extent of which is determined and controlled by you in your sole discretion, and which may include, but is not limited to: [none].
On a continuous basis for as long as you engage Company to provide the Services.
Personal Data will be Processed in accordance with the Agreement (including this DPA), and may be subject to the following Processing activities:
Storage and other Processing necessary to provide, maintain and improve the Services provided to you; and/or
Disclosure in accordance with the Agreement (including this DPA) and/or as compelled by applicable laws.
Company shall Process Personal Data as necessary to provide the Services pursuant to the Agreement, as further specified in the Order, and as further instructed by you in your use of the Services.
Subject to Section 10 of this DPA, Company will Process Personal Data for the duration of the Agreement, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
(Module 2: Controller to Processor)
Clause 11: Purpose and scope
The purpose of these standard contractual clauses is to ensure compliance with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (General Data Protection Regulation) for the transfer of personal data to a third country.
The Parties:
the natural or legal person(s), public authority/ies, agency/ies or other body/ies (hereinafter ‘entity/ies’) transferring the personal data, as listed in Annex I.A (hereinafter each ‘data exporter’), and
the entity/ies in a third country receiving the personal data from the data exporter, directly or indirectly via another entity also Party to these Clauses, as listed in Annex I.A (hereinafter each ‘data importer’)
have agreed to these standard contractual clauses (hereinafter: ‘Clauses’).
These Clauses apply with respect to the transfer of personal data as specified in Annex I.B.
The Appendix to these Clauses containing the Appendices referred to therein forms an integral part of these Clauses.
Clause 12: Effect and invariability of the Clauses
These Clauses set out appropriate safeguards, including enforceable data subject rights and effective legal remedies, pursuant to Article 46(1) and Article 46(2)(c) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and, with respect to data transfers from controllers to processors and/or processors to processors, standard contractual clauses pursuant to Article 28(7) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, provided they are not modified, except to select the appropriate Module(s) or to add or update information in the Appendix. This does not prevent the Parties from including the standard contractual clauses laid down in these Clauses in a wider contract and/or to add other clauses or additional safeguards, provided that they do not contradict, directly or indirectly, these Clauses or prejudice the fundamental rights or freedoms of data subjects.
These Clauses are without prejudice to obligations to which the data exporter is subject by virtue of Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
Clause 13: Third-party beneficiaries
Data subjects may invoke and enforce these Clauses, as third-party beneficiaries, against the data exporter and/or data importer, with the following exceptions:
Clause 1, Clause 2, Clause 3, Clause 6, Clause 7;
Clause 8.1(b), 8.9(a), (c), (d) and (e);
Clause 9(a), (c), (d) and (e);
Clause 12(a), (d) and (f);
Clause 13;
Clause 15.1(c), (d) and (e);
Clause 16(e);
Clause 18(a) and (b).
Paragraph (a) is without prejudice to rights of data subjects under Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
Clause 14: Interpretation
Where these Clauses use terms that are defined in Regulation (EU) 2016/679, those terms shall have the same meaning as in that Regulation.
These Clauses shall be read and interpreted in the light of the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
These Clauses shall not be interpreted in a way that conflicts with rights and obligations provided for in Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
Clause 15: Hierarchy
In the event of a contradiction between these Clauses and the provisions of related agreements between the Parties, existing at the time these Clauses are agreed or entered into thereafter, these Clauses shall prevail.
Clause 16: Description of the transfer(s)
The details of the transfer(s), and in particular the categories of personal data that are transferred and the purpose(s) for which they are transferred, are specified in Annex 1.B.
Clause 17: Not Used
Clause 18: Data protection safeguards
The data exporter warrants that it has used reasonable efforts to determine that the data importer is able, through the implementation of appropriate technical and organisational measures, to satisfy its obligations under these Clauses
8.1. Instructions
The data importer shall process the personal data only on documented instructions from the data exporter. The data exporter may give such instructions throughout the duration of the contract.
The data importer shall immediately inform the data exporter if it is unable to follow those instructions.
8.2. Purpose limitation
The data importer shall process the personal data only for the specific purpose(s) of the transfer, as set out in Annex 1.B, unless on further instructions from the data exporter.
8.3. Transparency
On request, the data exporter shall make a copy of these Clauses, including the Appendix as completed by the Parties, available to the data subject free of charge. To the extent necessary to protect business secrets or other confidential information, including the measures described in Annex II and personal data, the data exporter may redact part of the text of the relevant Appendix to these Clauses prior to sharing a copy, but shall provide a meaningful summary where the data subject would otherwise not be able to understand the its content or exercise his/her rights. On request, the Parties shall provide the data subject with the reasons for the redactions, to the extent possible without revealing the redacted information. This Clause is without prejudice to the obligations of the data exporter under Articles 13 and 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
8.4. Accuracy
If the data importer becomes aware that the personal data it has received is inaccurate, or has become outdated, it shall inform the data exporter without undue delay. In this case, the data importer shall cooperate with the data exporter to erase or rectify the data.
8.5. Duration of processing and erasure or return of data
Processing by the data importer shall only take place for the duration specified in Annex 1.B. After the end of the provision of the processing services, the data importer shall, at the choice of the data exporter, delete all personal data processed on behalf of the data exporter and certify to the data exporter that it has done so, or return to the data exporter all personal data processed on its behalf and delete existing copies. Until the data is deleted or returned, the data importer shall continue to ensure compliance with these Clauses. In case of local laws applicable to the data importer that prohibit return or deletion of the personal data, the data importer warrants that it will continue to ensure compliance with these Clauses and will only process it to the extent and for as long as required under that local law. This is without prejudice to Clause 14, in particular the requirement for the data importer under Clause 14(e) to notify the data exporter throughout the duration of the contract if it has reason to believe that it is or has become subject to laws or practices not in line with the requirements under Clause 14(a).
8.6. Security of processing
The data importer and, during transmission, also the data exporter shall implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure the security of the data, including protection against a breach of security leading to accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure or access to that data (hereinafter ‘personal data breach’). In assessing the appropriate level of security, the Parties shall take due account of the state of the art, the costs of implementation, the nature, scope, context and purpose(s) of processing and the risks involved in the processing for the data subjects. The Parties shall in particular consider having recourse to encryption or pseudonymisation, including during transmission, where the purpose of processing can be fulfilled in that manner. In case of pseudonymisation, the additional information for attributing the personal data to a specific data subject shall, where possible, remain under the exclusive control of the data exporter. In complying with its obligations under this paragraph, the data importer shall at least implement the technical and organisational measures specified in Annex II. The data importer shall carry out regular checks to ensure that these measures continue to provide an appropriate level of security.
The data importer shall grant access to the personal data to members of its personnel only to the extent strictly necessary for the implementation, management and monitoring of the contract. It shall ensure that persons authorised to process the personal data have committed themselves to confidentiality or are under an appropriate statutory obligation of confidentiality.
In the event of a personal data breach concerning personal data processed by the data importer under these Clauses, the data importer shall take appropriate measures to address the breach, including measures to mitigate its adverse effects. The data importer shall also notify the data exporter without undue delay after having become aware of the breach. Such notification shall contain the details of a contact point where more information can be obtained, a description of the nature of the breach (including, where possible, categories and approximate number of data subjects and personal data records concerned), its likely consequences and the measures taken or proposed to address the breach including, where appropriate, measures to mitigate its possible adverse effects. Where, and in so far as, it is not possible to provide all information at the same time, the initial notification shall contain the information then available and further information shall, as it becomes available, subsequently be provided without undue delay.
The data importer shall cooperate with and assist the data exporter to enable the data exporter to comply with its obligations under Regulation (EU) 2016/679, in particular to notify the competent supervisory authority and the affected data subjects, taking into account the nature of processing and the information available to the data importer.
8.7. Sensitive data
Where the transfer involves personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, or trade union membership, genetic data, or biometric data for the purpose of uniquely identifying a natural person, data concerning health or a person’s sex life or sexual orientation, or data relating to criminal convictions and offences (hereinafter ‘sensitive data’), the data importer shall apply the specific restrictions and/or additional safeguards described in Annex I.B.
8.8. Onward transfers
The data importer shall only disclose the personal data to a third party on documented instructions from the data exporter. In addition, the data may only be disclosed to a third party located outside the European Union (in the same country as the data importer or in another third country, hereinafter ‘onward transfer’) if the third party is or agrees to be bound by these Clauses, under the appropriate Module, or if:
the onward transfer is to a country benefitting from an adequacy decision pursuant to Article 45 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 that covers the onward transfer;
the third party otherwise ensures appropriate safeguards pursuant to Articles 46 or 47 Regulation of (EU) 2016/679 with respect to the processing in question;
the onward transfer is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims in the context of specific administrative, regulatory or judicial proceedings; or
the onward transfer is necessary in order to protect the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person.
Any onward transfer is subject to compliance by the data importer with all the other safeguards under these Clauses, in particular purpose limitation.
8.9. Documentation and compliance
The data importer shall promptly and adequately deal with enquiries from the data exporter that relate to the processing under these Clauses.
The Parties shall be able to demonstrate compliance with these Clauses. In particular, the data importer shall keep appropriate documentation on the processing activities carried out on behalf of the data exporter.
The data importer shall make available to the data exporter all information necessary to demonstrate compliance with the obligations set out in these Clauses and at the data exporter’s request, allow for and contribute to audits of the processing activities covered by these Clauses, at reasonable intervals or if there are indications of non- compliance. In deciding on a review or audit, the data exporter may take into account relevant certifications held by the data importer.
The data exporter may choose to conduct the audit by itself or mandate an independent auditor. Audits may include inspections at the premises or physical facilities of the data importer and shall, where appropriate, be carried out with reasonable notice.
The Parties shall make the information referred to in paragraphs (b) and (c), including the results of any audits, available to the competent supervisory authority on request.
Clause 19: Use of sub-processors
The data importer has the data exporter’s general authorisation for the engagement of sub-processor(s) from an agreed list. The data importer shall specifically inform the data exporter in writing of any intended changes to that list through the addition or replacement of sub-processors at least 30 days in advance, thereby giving the data exporter sufficient time to be able to object to such changes prior to the engagement of the sub-processor(s). The data importer shall provide the data exporter with the information necessary to enable the data exporter to exercise its right to object."
Where the data importer engages a sub-processor to carry out specific processing activities (on behalf of the data exporter), it shall do so by way of a written contract that provides for, in substance, the same data protection obligations as those binding the data importer under these Clauses, including in terms of third-party beneficiary rights for data subjects. The Parties agree that, by complying with this Clause, the data importer fulfils its obligations under Clause 8.8. The data importer shall ensure that the sub-processor complies with the obligations to which the data importer is subject pursuant to these Clauses.
The data importer shall provide, at the data exporter’s request, a copy of such a sub-processor agreement and any subsequent amendments to the data exporter. To the extent necessary to protect business secrets or other confidential information, including personal data, the data importer may redact the text of the agreement prior to sharing a copy.
The data importer shall remain fully responsible to the data exporter for the performance of the sub-processor’s obligations under its contract with the data importer. The data importer shall notify the data exporter of any failure by the sub-processor to fulfil its obligations under that contract.
The data importer shall agree a third-party beneficiary clause with the sub-processor whereby – in the event the data importer has factually disappeared, ceased to exist in law or has become insolvent – the data exporter shall have the right to terminate the sub-processor contract and to instruct the sub-processor to erase or return the personal data.
Clause 110: Data subject rights
The data importer shall promptly notify the data exporter of any request it has received from a data subject. It shall not respond to that request itself unless it has been authorised to do so by the data exporter.
The data importer shall assist the data exporter in fulfilling its obligations to respond to data subjects’ requests for the exercise of their rights under Regulation (EU) 2016/679. In this regard, the Parties shall set out in Annex II the appropriate technical and organisational measures, taking into account the nature of the processing, by which the assistance shall be provided, as well as the scope and the extent of the assistance required.
In fulfilling its obligations under paragraphs (a) and (b), the data importer shall comply with the instructions from the data exporter.
Clause 111: Redress
The data importer shall inform data subjects in a transparent and easily accessible format, through individual notice or on its website, of a contact point authorised to handle complaints. It shall deal promptly with any complaints it receives from a data subject.
In case of a dispute between a data subject and one of the Parties as regards compliance with these Clauses, that Party shall use its best efforts to resolve the issue amicably in a timely fashion. The Parties shall keep each other informed about such disputes and, where appropriate, cooperate in resolving them.
Where the data subject invokes a third-party beneficiary right pursuant to Clause 3, the data importer shall accept the decision of the data subject to:
lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority in the Member State of his/her habitual residence or place of work, or the competent supervisory authority pursuant to Clause 13;
refer the dispute to the competent courts within the meaning of Clause 18.
The Parties accept that the data subject may be represented by a not-for-profit body, organisation or association under the conditions set out in Article 80(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
The data importer shall abide by a decision that is binding under the applicable EU or Member State law.
The data importer agrees that the choice made by the data subject will not prejudice his/her substantive and procedural rights to seek remedies in accordance with applicable laws.
Clause 112: Liability
Each Party shall be liable to the other Party/ies for any damages it causes the other Party/ies by any breach of these Clauses.
The data importer shall be liable to the data subject, and the data subject shall be entitled to receive compensation, for any material or non-material damages the data importer or its sub-processor causes the data subject by breaching the third-party beneficiary rights under these Clauses.
Notwithstanding paragraph (b), the data exporter shall be liable to the data subject, and the data subject shall be entitled to receive compensation, for any material or non-material damages the data exporter or the data importer (or its sub- processor) causes the data subject by breaching the third-party beneficiary rights under these Clauses. This is without prejudice to the liability of the data exporter and, where the data exporter is a processor acting on behalf of a controller, to the liability of the controller under Regulation (EU) 2016/679 or Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, as applicable.
The Parties agree that if the data exporter is held liable under paragraph (c) for damages caused by the data importer (or its sub-processor), it shall be entitled to claim back from the data importer that part of the compensation corresponding to the data importer’s responsibility for the damage.
Where more than one Party is responsible for any damage caused to the data subject as a result of a breach of these Clauses, all responsible Parties shall be jointly and severally liable and the data subject is entitled to bring an action in court against any of these Parties.
The Parties agree that if one Party is held liable under paragraph (e), it shall be entitled to claim back from the other Party/ies that part of the compensation corresponding to its/their responsibility for the damage.
The data importer may not invoke the conduct of a sub-processor to avoid its own liability.
Clause 113: Supervision
The supervisory authority with responsibility for ensuring compliance by the data exporter with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 as regards the data transfer, as indicated in Annex I.C, shall act as competent supervisory authority.
The data importer agrees to submit itself to the jurisdiction of and cooperate with the competent supervisory authority in any procedures aimed at ensuring compliance with these Clauses. In particular, the data importer agrees to respond to enquiries, submit to audits and comply with the measures adopted by the supervisory authority, including remedial and compensatory measures. It shall provide the supervisory authority with written confirmation that the necessary actions have been taken.
Clause 114: Local laws and practices affecting compliance with the Clauses
The Parties warrant that they have no reason to believe that the laws and practices in the third country of destination applicable to the processing of the personal data by the data importer, including any requirements to disclose personal data or measures authorising access by public authorities, prevent the data importer from fulfilling its obligations under these Clauses. This is based on the understanding that laws and practices that respect the essence of the fundamental rights and freedoms and do not exceed what is necessary and proportionate in a democratic society to safeguard one of the objectives listed in Article 23(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, are not in contradiction with these Clauses.
The Parties declare that in providing the warranty in paragraph (a), they have taken due account in particular of the following elements:
the specific circumstances of the transfer, including the length of the processing chain, the number of actors involved and the transmission channels used; intended onward transfers; the type of recipient; the purpose of processing; the categories and format of the transferred personal data; the economic sector in which the transfer occurs; the storage location of the data transferred;
the laws and practices of the third country of destination– including those requiring the disclosure of data to public authorities or authorising access by such authorities – relevant in light of the specific circumstances of the transfer, and the applicable limitations and safeguards;
any relevant contractual, technical or organisational safeguards put in place to supplement the safeguards under these Clauses, including measures applied during transmission and to the processing of the personal data in the country of destination.
The data importer warrants that, in carrying out the assessment under paragraph (b), it has made its best efforts to provide the data exporter with relevant information and agrees that it will continue to cooperate with the data exporter in ensuring compliance with these Clauses.
The Parties agree to document the assessment under paragraph (b) and make it available to the competent supervisory authority on request.
The data importer agrees to notify the data exporter promptly if, after having agreed to these Clauses and for the duration of the contract, it has reason to believe that it is or has become subject to laws or practices not in line with the requirements under paragraph (a), including following a change in the laws of the third country or a measure (such as a disclosure request) indicating an application of such laws in practice that is not in line with the requirements in paragraph (a).
Following a notification pursuant to paragraph (e), or if the data exporter otherwise has reason to believe that the data importer can no longer fulfil its obligations under these Clauses, the data exporter shall promptly identify appropriate measures (e.g. technical or organisational measures to ensure security and confidentiality) to be adopted by the data exporter and/or data importer to address the situation. The data exporter shall suspend the data transfer if it considers that no appropriate safeguards for such transfer can be ensured, or if instructed by the competent supervisory authority to do so. In this case, the data exporter shall be entitled to terminate the contract, insofar as it concerns the processing of personal data under these Clauses. If the contract involves more than two Parties, the data exporter may exercise this right to termination only with respect to the relevant Party, unless the Parties have agreed otherwise. Where the contract is terminated pursuant to this Clause, Clause 16(d) and (e) shall apply.
Clause 115: Obligations of the data importer in case of access by public authorities
15.1. Notification
The data importer agrees to notify the data exporter and, where possible, the data subject promptly (if necessary with the help of the data exporter) if it:
receives a legally binding request from a public authority, including judicial authorities, under the laws of the country of destination for the disclosure of personal data transferred pursuant to these Clauses; such notification shall include information about the personal data requested, the requesting authority, the legal basis for the request and the response provided; or
becomes aware of any direct access by public authorities to personal data transferred pursuant to these Clauses in accordance with the laws of the country of destination; such notification shall include all information available to the importer.
If the data importer is prohibited from notifying the data exporter and/or the data subject under the laws of the country of destination, the data importer agrees to use its best efforts to obtain a waiver of the prohibition, with a view to communicating as much information as possible, as soon as possible. The data importer agrees to document its best efforts in order to be able to demonstrate them on request of the data exporter.
Where permissible under the laws of the country of destination, the data importer agrees to provide the data exporter, at regular intervals for the duration of the contract, with as much relevant information as possible on the requests received (in particular, number of requests, type of data requested, requesting authority/ies, whether requests have been challenged and the outcome of such challenges, etc.).
The data importer agrees to preserve the information pursuant to paragraphs (a) to (c) for the duration of the contract and make it available to the competent supervisory authority on request.
Paragraphs (a) to (c) are without prejudice to the obligation of the data importer pursuant to Clause 14(e) and Clause 16 to inform the data exporter promptly where it is unable to comply with these Clauses.
15.2. Review of legality and data minimisation
The data importer agrees to review the legality of the request for disclosure, in particular whether it remains within the powers granted to the requesting public authority, and to challenge the request if, after careful assessment, it concludes that there are reasonable grounds to consider that the request is unlawful under the laws of the country of destination, applicable obligations under international law and principles of international comity. The data importer shall, under the same conditions, pursue possibilities of appeal. When challenging a request, the data importer shall seek interim measures with a view to suspending the effects of the request until the competent judicial authority has decided on its merits. It shall not disclose the personal data requested until required to do so under the applicable procedural rules. These requirements are without prejudice to the obligations of the data importer under Clause 14(e).
The data importer agrees to document its legal assessment and any challenge to the request for disclosure and, to the extent permissible under the laws of the country of destination, make the documentation available to the data exporter. It shall also make it available to the competent supervisory authority on request.
The data importer agrees to provide the minimum amount of information permissible when responding to a request for disclosure, based on a reasonable interpretation of the request.
Clause 116: Non-compliance with the Clauses and termination
The data importer shall promptly inform the data exporter if it is unable to comply with these Clauses, for whatever reason.
In the event that the data importer is in breach of these Clauses or unable to comply with these Clauses, the data exporter shall suspend the transfer of personal data to the data importer until compliance is again ensured or the contract is terminated. This is without prejudice to Clause 14(f).
The data exporter shall be entitled to terminate the contract, insofar as it concerns the processing of personal data under these Clauses, where:
the data exporter has suspended the transfer of personal data to the data importer pursuant to paragraph (b) and compliance with these Clauses is not restored within a reasonable time and in any event within one month of suspension;
the data importer is in substantial or persistent breach of these Clauses; or
the data importer fails to comply with a binding decision of a competent court or supervisory authority regarding its obligations under these Clauses.
In these cases, it shall inform the competent supervisory authority of such non- compliance. Where the contract involves more than two Parties, the data exporter may exercise this right to termination only with respect to the relevant Party, unless the Parties have agreed otherwise.
Personal data that has been transferred prior to the termination of the contract pursuant to paragraph (c) shall at the choice of the data exporter immediately be returned to the data exporter or deleted in its entirety. The same shall apply to any copies of the data. The data importer shall certify the deletion of the data to the data exporter. Until the data is deleted or returned, the data importer shall continue to ensure compliance with these Clauses. In case of local laws applicable to the data importer that prohibit the return or deletion of the transferred personal data, the data importer warrants that it will continue to ensure compliance with these Clauses and will only process the data to the extent and for as long as required under that local law.
Either Party may revoke its agreement to be bound by these Clauses where (i) the European Commission adopts a decision pursuant to Article 45(3) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 that covers the transfer of personal data to which these Clauses apply; or (ii) Regulation (EU) 2016/679 becomes part of the legal framework of the country to which the personal data is transferred. This is without prejudice to other obligations applying to the processing in question under Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
Clause 117: Governing law
These Clauses shall be governed by the law of one of the EU Member States, provided such law allows for third- party beneficiary rights. The Parties agree that this shall be the law of Ireland.
Clause 118: Choice of forum and jurisdiction
Any dispute arising from these Clauses shall be resolved by the courts of an EU Member State.
The Parties agree that those shall be the courts of Ireland.
A data subject may also bring legal proceedings against the data exporter and/or data importer before the courts of the Member State in which he/she has his/her habitual residence.
The Parties agree to submit themselves to the jurisdiction of such courts.
Annex 1 to the Standard Contractual Clauses
1A. List of Parties
Data Exporter
Data Importer
Name
The Customer, as set out in the Order Form
Company
Address
The Customer’s address, as set out in the Order Form
982 Main Street, Suite 4-315, Fishkill, NY 12524
Contact person’s name, position and contact details
The Customer’s contact details, as set out in the Order Form
Activities relevant to the data transferred under these clauses
See Annex 1(B) below
See Annex 1(B) below
Signature and date
Role (controller/processor)
Controller
Controller
1B. Description of the Transfer
Categories of data subjects whose personal data is transferred
See Schedule 1 of this DPA
Categories of personal data transferred
See Schedule 1 of this DPA
Sensitive data transferred (if applicable)
See Schedule 1 of this DPA
(For sensitive data only: applied restrictions or safeguards that fully take into consideration the nature of the data and the risks involved, such as for instance strict purpose limitation, access restrictions (including access only for staff having followed specialised training), keeping a record of access to the data, restrictions for onward transfers or additional security measures.)
See Schedule 1 of this DPA
The frequency of the transfer (e.g. whether the data is transferred on a one-off or continuous basis).
See Schedule 1 of this DPA
Nature of the processing
See Schedule 1 of this DPA
Purpose(s) of the data transfer and further processing
See Schedule 1 of this DPA
The period for which the personal data will be retained, or, if that is not possible, the criteria used to determine that period
See Schedule 1 of this DPA
For transfers to (sub-) processors, also specify subject matter, nature and duration of the processing
See Schedule 1 of this DPA
1C. Competent Supervisory Authority
For the purposes of this DPA, the supervisory authority that will act as competent supervisory authority will be the authority located in the Customer's home country (in accordance with clause 1A of this Annex 1).
Company uses the following controls to protect the Personal Data it processes to provide the Services:
Access Control
Company has implemented the following controls:
Controls to specify authorized Company individuals permitted to access personal data
Access control process to restrict access to Company data centers / rooms where data servers are located
Video surveillance and alarm devices with reference to access areas
Personnel without access authorization (e.g. technicians, cleaning personnel) are accompanied on Company premises when accessing data processing areas
System Access Control
Company has implemented the following controls:
Company systems processing personal data (this includes remote access) are password protected after boot sequences and when left for a specified period
Dedicated user IDs for authentication against systems user management for every Company individual
Individual user passwords for authentication
Access control on Company systems is supported by an authentication system
Controls to grant Company system access to authorized personnel and to assign only the minimum permissions necessary for those personal to access personal data in the performance of their function
Password policy that prohibits the sharing of passwords, outlines processes after a disclosure of a password and requires the regular change of passwords
Passwords are stored in encrypted or hashed form or otherwise receive reasonable protection
Procedure to deactivate the Company user account when a user leaves the company or function
Process to adjust administrator permissions when an administrator leaves Company or a particular function
Process to log access to Company systems and review those logs for security incidents
Data Access Control
Company has implemented the following controls:
Assigned access to files and programs based on a "need-to-know-basis"
Storage of physical media containing personal data in protected areas
Controls against use/installation of unauthorized hardware and/or software
Rules for the destruction of data that are no longer required
Controls regarding the assignment of access to authorized personnel and to assign only the minimum permissions necessary for those personal to access personal data in the performance of their function
Availability Control
Company has implemented the following controls:
Arrangements to create back-up copies stored in specially protected environments
Arrangements to perform regular restore tests from those backups
Contingency plans or business recovery strategies
Controls to help ensure that personal data is not used for any purpose other than for the purposes Company has been contracted to perform
Controls against unauthorized removal of personal data from Company’s business computers or premises for any reason.
Requirement that when staff members leaves their desk unattended during the day and prior to leaving the office at the end of the day, they place materials containing personal data in a protected environment such as a locked desk drawer, filing cabinet, or other protected storage space. (clean desk)
Process for disposal of documents or data carriers containing personal data
Network firewalls to helped prevent unauthorized access to systems and services
Process to provide each computer used to process personal data runs with an up to date antivirus solution
Organizational Requirements
Company has implemented the following controls:
Designated a responsible person for data protection compliance
Obtained the written commitment of the employees to maintain confidentiality
Trained staff on data privacy and data security
Implemented a formal security incident response process that is consistently followed for the management of security incidents.
Table 1: Parties
Start Date:
The Parties
Data Exporter
(who sends the Restricted Transfer)
Data Importer
(who receives the Restricted Transfer)
Party Details
Full Legal Name:
Zipify, LLC
Trading Name (if different)
Trading Name (if different)
Main address (if a company registered address):
982 Main Street, Suite 4-315, Fishkill, NY 12524
Official registration number (if any) (company number or similar identifier):
Official registration number (if any) (company number or similar identifier):
Key Contact
Full Name (optional):
Full Name (optional):
Job Title:
Job Title:
Contact details including email:
Contact details including email:
Signature (if required for the purposes of Section 2)
Table 2: Selected SCCs, Modules and Selected Clauses
Addendum EU SCCs
The version of the Approved EU SCCs which this Addendum is appended to, detailed below, including the Appendix Information:
Date:
Reference (if any): see Schedule 2 of this DPA
Other identifier (if any):
Or
the Approved EU SCCs, including the Appendix Information and with only the following modules or clauses or optional provisions of the Approved EU SCCs brought into effect for the purposes of this Addendum:
Module
Module in operation
Clause 7 (Docking Clause)
Clause 11 (Option)
Clause 9a (Prior Authorisation or General Authorisation)
Clause 9a (Time period)
Is personal data received from the Importer combined with personal data collected by the Exporter?
1
2
3
4
Table 2: Selected SCCs, Modules and Selected Clauses
“Appendix Information” means the information which must be provided for the selected modules as set out in the Appendix of the Approved EU SCCs (other than the parties), and which for this Addendum is set out in:
Annex I.A:
List of Parties: see Annex 1.A of Schedule 2 of this DPA.
Annex I.B:
Description of Transfer: see Annex I.B of Schedule 2 of this DPA
Annex II:
Technical and organizational measures including technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of the data: see Annex II of Schedule 2 of this DPA.
Annex III:
List of Sub processors (Modules 2 and 3 only): see Schedule 1 of this DPA.
Table 4: Ending this Addendum when the Approved Addendum Changes
Ending this Addendum when the Approved Addendum changes
Which Parties may end this Addendum as set out in
Section 19:
☐ Importer
☐ Exporter
☒
neither Party
Entering into this Addendum
1. Each Party agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions set out in this Addendum, in exchange for the other Party also agreeing to be bound by this Addendum.
2. Although Annex IA of the Agreement and Clause 7 of the Approved EU SCCs require signature by the Parties, for the purpose of making Restricted Transfers, the Parties may enter into this Addendum in any way that makes them legally binding on the Parties and allows data subjects to enforce their rights as set out in this Addendum. Entering into this Addendum will have the same effect as signing the Approved EU SCCs and any part of the Approved EU SCCs.
Interpretation of this Addendum
3. Where this Addendum uses terms that are defined in the Approved EU SCCs those terms shall have the same meaning as in the Approved EU SCCs. In addition, the following terms have the following meanings:
Addendum
This International Data Transfer Addendum which is made up of this Addendum incorporating the Addendum EU SCCs.
Addendum EU SCCs
The version(s) of the Approved EU SCCs which this Addendum is appended to, as set out in Table 2, including the Appendix Information.
Appendix Information
As set out in Table 3.
Appropriate Safeguards
The standard of protection over the personal data and of data subjects’ rights, which is required by UK Data Protection Laws when you are making a Restricted Transfer relying on standard data protection clauses under Article 46(2)(d) UK GDPR.
Approved Addendum
The template Addendum issued by the ICO and laid before Parliament in accordance with s119A of the Data Protection Act 2018 on 2 February 2022, as it is revised under Section 18.
Approved EU SCCs
The Standard Contractual Clauses set out in the Annex of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/914 of 4 June 2021.
ICO
The Information Commissioner.
Restricted Transfer
A transfer which is covered by Chapter V of the UK GDPR.
UK
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
UK Data Protection Laws
All laws relating to data protection, the processing of personal data, privacy and/or electronic communications in force from time to time in the UK, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
UK GDPR
As defined in section 3 of the Data Protection Act 2018.
4. This Addendum must always be interpreted in a manner that is consistent with UK Data Protection Laws and so that it fulfils the Parties’ obligation to provide the Appropriate Safeguards.
5. If the provisions included in the Addendum EU SCCs amend the Approved SCCs in any way which is not permitted under the Approved EU SCCs or the Approved Addendum, such amendment(s) will not be incorporated in this Addendum and the equivalent provision of the Approved EU SCCs will take their place.
6. If there is any inconsistency or conflict between UK Data Protection Laws and this Addendum, UK Data Protection Laws applies.
7. If the meaning of this Addendum is unclear or there is more than one meaning, the meaning which most closely aligns with UK Data Protection Laws applies.
8. Any references to legislation (or specific provisions of legislation) means that legislation (or specific provision) as it may change over time. This includes where that legislation (or specific provision) has been consolidated, re-enacted and/or replaced after this Addendum has been entered into.
Hierarchy
9. Although Clause 5 of the Approved EU SCCs sets out that the Approved EU SCCs prevail over all related agreements between the parties, the parties agree that, for Restricted Transfers, the hierarchy in Section 10 will prevail.
10. Where there is any inconsistency or conflict between the Approved Addendum and the Addendum EU SCCs (as applicable), the Approved Addendum overrides the Addendum EU SCCs, except where (and in so far as) the inconsistent or conflicting terms of the Addendum EU SCCs provides greater protection for data subjects, in which case those terms will override the Approved Addendum.
11. Where this Addendum incorporates Addendum EU SCCs which have been entered into to protect transfers subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 then the Parties acknowledge that nothing in this Addendum impacts those Addendum EU SCCs.
Incorporation of and changes to the EU SCCs
12. This Addendum incorporates the Addendum EU SCCs which are amended to the extent necessary so that:
together they operate for data transfers made by the data exporter to the data importer, to the extent that UK Data Protection Laws apply to the data exporter’s processing when making that data transfer, and they provide Appropriate Safeguards for those data transfers;
Sections 9 to 11 override Clause 5 (Hierarchy) of the Addendum EU SCCs; and
this Addendum (including the Addendum EU SCCs incorporated into it) is (1) governed by the laws of England and Wales and (2) any dispute arising from it is resolved by the courts of England and Wales, in each case unless the laws and/or courts of Scotland or Northern Ireland have been expressly selected by the Parties.
13. Unless the Parties have agreed alternative amendments which meet the requirements of Section 12, the provisions of Section 15 will apply.
14. No amendments to the Approved EU SCCs other than to meet the requirements of Section 12 may be made.
15. The following amendments to the Addendum EU SCCs (for the purpose of Section 12) are made:
References to the “Clauses” means this Addendum, incorporating the Addendum EU SCCs;
In Clause 2, delete the words:
“and, with respect to data transfers from controllers to processors and/or processors to processors, standard contractual clauses pursuant to Article 28(7) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679”;
Clause 6 (Description of the transfer(s)) is replaced with:
“The details of the transfers(s) and in particular the categories of personal data that are transferred and the purpose(s) for which they are transferred) are those specified in Annex I.B where UK Data Protection Laws apply to the data exporter’s processing when making that transfer.”;
Clause 8.7(i) of Module 1 is replaced with:
“it is to a country benefitting from adequacy regulations pursuant to Section 17A of the UK GDPR that covers the onward transfer”;
Clause 8.8(i) of Modules 2 and 3 is replaced with:
“the onward transfer is to a country benefitting from adequacy regulations pursuant to Section 17A of the UK GDPR that covers the onward transfer;”
References to “Regulation (EU) 2016/679”, “Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (General Data Protection Regulation)” and “that Regulation” are all replaced by “UK Data Protection Laws”. References to specific Article(s) of “Regulation (EU) 2016/679” are replaced with the equivalent Article or Section of UK Data Protection Laws;
References to Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 are removed;
References to the “European Union”, “Union”, “EU”, “EU Member State”, “Member State” and “EU or Member State” are all replaced with the “UK”;
The reference to “Clause 12(c)(i)” at Clause 10(b)(i) of Module one, is replaced with “Clause 11(c)(i)”;
Clause 13(a) and Part C of Annex I are not used;
The “competent supervisory authority” and “supervisory authority” are both replaced with the “Information Commissioner”;
In Clause 16(e), subsection (i) is replaced with:
“the Secretary of State makes regulations pursuant to Section 17A of the Data Protection Act 2018 that cover the transfer of personal data to which these clauses apply;”;
Clause 17 is replaced with:
“These Clauses are governed by the laws of England and Wales.”;
Clause 18 is replaced with:
“Any dispute arising from these Clauses shall be resolved by the courts of England and Wales. A data subject may also bring legal proceedings against the data exporter and/or data importer before the courts of any country in the UK. The Parties agree to submit themselves to the jurisdiction of such courts.”; and
The footnotes to the Approved EU SCCs do not form part of the Addendum, except for footnotes 8, 9, 10 and 11.
Amendments to this Addendum
16. The Parties may agree to change Clauses 17 and/or 18 of the Addendum EU SCCs to refer to the laws and/or courts of Scotland or Northern Ireland.
17. If the Parties wish to change the format of the information included in Part 1: Tables of the Approved Addendum, they may do so by agreeing to the change in writing, provided that the change does not reduce the Appropriate Safeguards.
18. From time to time, the ICO may issue a revised Approved Addendum which:
makes reasonable and proportionate changes to the Approved Addendum, including correcting errors in the Approved Addendum; and/or
reflects changes to UK Data Protection Laws;
The revised Approved Addendum will specify the start date from which the changes to the Approved Addendum are effective and whether the Parties need to review this Addendum including the Appendix Information. This Addendum is automatically amended as set out in the revised Approved Addendum from the start date specified.
19. If the ICO issues a revised Approved Addendum under Section 18, if any Party selected in Table 4 “Ending the Addendum when the Approved Addendum changes”, will as a direct result of the changes in the Approved Addendum have a substantial, disproportionate and demonstrable increase in:
its direct costs of performing its obligations under the Addendum; and/or
its risk under the Addendum,
and in either case it has first taken reasonable steps to reduce those costs or risks so that it is not substantial and disproportionate, then that Party may end this Addendum at the end of a reasonable notice period, by providing written notice for that period to the other Party before the start date of the revised Approved Addendum.
20. The Parties do not need the consent of any third party to make changes to this Addendum, but any changes must be made in accordance with its terms.