Data Processing Agreement

GDPR-compliant data processing terms

Last updated: July 19, 2024

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This Data Processing Agreement (DPA) ensures GDPR compliance when FlowApp processes personal data on behalf of our customers. It complements our Privacy Policy for B2B operations.

1DPA Purpose

This Data Processing Agreement ensures GDPR compliance when FlowApp processes personal data on your behalf.

GDPR Article 28 Compliance

This DPA ensures compliance with Article 28 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which requires written contracts between data controllers and processors.

2Definitions

Controller means the entity that determines the purposes and means of processing. Processor means FlowApp when processing data on behalf of the Controller.

Key GDPR Definitions:

Data Controller

The customer organization that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data. As the controller, you have primary responsibility for GDPR compliance.

Data Processor

FlowApp Inc. acts as a processor when handling personal data on your behalf according to your documented instructions and this DPA.

Personal Data

Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person that you upload, store, or process using FlowApp services.

Data Subject

The identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is being processed (e.g., your employees, customers, or end users).

3Processor Obligations

FlowApp will process personal data only as instructed by you, implement appropriate security measures, and assist with data subject requests.

FlowApp's Processor Obligations:

Data Processing

Process personal data only on documented instructions from you

Confidentiality

Ensure all personnel processing data are bound by confidentiality

Security Measures

Implement appropriate technical and organizational measures

Sub-processing

Only engage authorized sub-processors with adequate safeguards

Data Subject Rights

Assist with data subject requests and rights fulfillment

Incident Response

Notify and assist with personal data breach incidents

4Sub-processors

FlowApp may engage sub-processors to assist with data processing. We maintain a current list of authorized sub-processors.

Authorized Sub-processors:

FlowApp may engage the following categories of sub-processors to assist with data processing:

Infrastructure Providers:
  • • Cloud hosting and storage services
  • • Content delivery networks (CDN)
  • • Database management services
  • • Backup and disaster recovery
Support Services:
  • • Customer support platforms
  • • Analytics and monitoring tools
  • • Security and compliance services
  • • Communication platforms
Sub-processor Changes

We will provide 30 days advance notice of any changes to our sub-processor list. You may object to new sub-processors with legitimate data protection concerns.

5Security Measures

We implement technical and organizational measures to ensure appropriate security of personal data, including encryption and access controls.

Technical and Organizational Measures (TOMs):

Technical Measures
  • Encryption of personal data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security testing and vulnerability assessments
  • Network security controls and monitoring
  • Secure backup and recovery procedures
Organizational Measures
  • Staff training on data protection principles
  • Access controls and authorization procedures
  • Incident response and breach notification procedures
  • Regular compliance audits and certifications

6Data Breach Notification

In case of a personal data breach, FlowApp will notify you without undue delay and assist with any required notifications to authorities.

Data Breach Response Timeline:

0-24h
Detection & Assessment

Identify the breach, assess scope and impact, and initiate containment measures

24-72h
Customer Notification

Notify affected customers without undue delay with preliminary breach details

72h+
Authority Assistance

Assist customers with supervisory authority notifications and provide detailed information

Customers remain responsible for assessing whether to notify supervisory authorities and data subjects according to GDPR Articles 33 and 34.

7Data Deletion

Upon termination of services, FlowApp will delete or return all personal data unless retention is required by law.

Data Return and Deletion Process:

Service Termination

Upon termination of our processing activities:

  • Personal data export available for 30 days
  • Secure deletion of all personal data within 90 days
  • Certificate of deletion provided upon request
  • Backup data securely deleted according to retention schedule
On-Demand Deletion

During active service, we provide:

  • Self-service data deletion tools
  • API endpoints for programmatic deletion
  • Bulk deletion assistance for enterprise customers
  • Verification of deletion completion

8Data Subject Rights Support

FlowApp assists customers in fulfilling data subject rights under GDPR Articles 15-22:

Right of Access (Art. 15)

Data export tools and API access

Right to Rectification (Art. 16)

Data editing and correction capabilities

Right to Erasure (Art. 17)

Deletion tools and confirmation

Right to Portability (Art. 20)

Structured data export formats

Right to Restrict Processing (Art. 18)

Account suspension and data isolation

Right to Object (Art. 21)

Processing cessation and opt-out tools

Automated Decision-Making (Art. 22)

Human review options where applicable

Notification of Correction (Art. 19)

Change logs and audit trails

9DPA Contact Information

For DPA-related inquiries, data subject requests, or GDPR compliance questions:

Data Protection Officer: privacy@flowapp.com

Privacy Team: privacy@flowapp.com

Response Time: GDPR requests processed within 30 days

DPA Amendments: Available for enterprise customers

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