# Three recommendations for a robust data processing agreement in the event of a cyberattack.

- Type: News
- Source: Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
- Date: 2025-11-11
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/52099
- Topics: Data Breaches, Processing Agreement, Data Processor, Human Resources, Processing, Supervisory Authorities, Scientific Research

## Summary

Well-drafted data processing agreements between organizations help to effectively manage and, in some cases, even prevent cyberattacks. This strengthens the digital resilience of victims of data breaches. However, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) observes that good agreements are often lacking. Based on its research, the AP is therefore providing organizations with three recommendations for creating strong data processing agreements.

## Full text

Well-crafted data processing agreements between organizations help to effectively manage cyberattacks, and sometimes even prevent them. This strengthens the digital resilience of victims of data breaches. However, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) observes that good agreements are often lacking. Based on its research, the AP is therefore providing organizations with three recommendations for creating strong data processing agreements.

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