Data Controller

A Data Controller is a legal entity that determines the purposes for which and the manner in which any personal data is processed.

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- Q: what is a data controller?
- A: A data controller is a person or organization that determines the purposes for which and the manner in which any personal data is processed. The data controller is responsible for establishing policies and procedures for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, and for ensuring that such policies and procedures are followed.
  In the context of data protection law, the data controller is the legal entity that is responsible for ensuring that the processing of personal data is carried out in compliance with the relevant data protection legislation. In general, the data controller is the entity that determines the purposes for which and the means by which personal data is processed, although in some cases the data controller may delegate these responsibilities to a third party.
  The data controller has a number of legal obligations with respect to the processing of personal data, including the obligation to ensure that the processing is carried out in a fair and lawful manner, to protect the rights and freedoms of the individuals whose data is being processed, and to provide individuals with certain rights in relation to their personal data.