# Data Processing Agreement (DPA)

A **Data Processing Agreement (DPA)** is a contract that applies when one party (the "controller") uses another party (the "processor") to process personal data on its behalf.

When using DMARCwise, **your organization acts as the controller** and **DMARCwise acts as the processor** for some categories of data. Organizations that process data of individuals in the European Union are generally required to have a DPA in place with their processors.

For more details about our privacy practices, GDPR, and the DPA, please refer to our [Privacy and GDPR](/privacy) page.

The full text of the DPA, including all annexes, is available at [Data Processing Agreement](/privacy/data-processing-agreement). Refer to that page for all legal details, including the description of the processing, the list of sub-processors, and the applicable standard contractual clauses.

## Agreeing to the DPA

<DocsInfoBlock title="Permissions">

- Only the **Owner** of the organization can accept and manage the DPA.

</DocsInfoBlock>

To accept the DPA:

- Navigate to **Settings** → **Data Processing (GDPR)**.
- Review the DPA preview.
- Fill in your organization's details as the data controller:
  - **Data controller name**: your organization's legal name.
  - **VAT number** (optional).
  - **Address**: your organization's registered address.
  - **Represented by**: full name of the person signing on behalf of the organization.
  - **Title**: their role or title (e.g. CEO, Legal Representative).
- Click <DocsButton>Accept Data Processing Agreement</DocsButton>.

A signed copy of the DPA with your details will be generated. You can download it as a PDF at any time from the same page by clicking <DocsButton>Download PDF</DocsButton>.

## Updating the DPA

If your organization's details change after accepting the DPA, you can update them:

- Navigate to **Settings** → **Data Processing (GDPR)**.
- Edit the fields in the **Update data controller details** section.
- Click <DocsButton>Update data controller</DocsButton>.

A new signed copy reflecting the updated details will be generated and available for download.