Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) & GDPR Explained | Privacy Masterclass with Vasanthkumar In 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 Files Vasanth Linkedin 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 talks NIST Series GRC Series ISO 27001 Video ISO 27001 Implementation Guide GRC Practical Series GRC Interview Internal Audit #GDPR #DPA #DataPrivacy #Compliance #PrivacyLaws #DataProtection #PrabhNair #Vasanthkumar #CISO #DPO #PrivacyCompliance #CrossBorderData