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A Sub-Processor Agreement is required when your Data Processor engages a third-party Sub-Processor to handle personal data on your behalf under the DPDP Act 2023. Data Fiduciaries remain liable for sub-processor breaches, making sub-processor agreements a critical risk control. This generator creates an agreement imposing equivalent DPDP Act obligations on sub-processors, including security standards, breach notification, and deletion requirements.

Sub-Processor Agreement Generator — DPDP India

Generate a DPDP-compliant Sub-Processor Agreement (SPA) for engaging sub-processors under your data processing chain.

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Quick AnswerWhen you engage sub-processors, you must flow down DPDP obligations. A Sub-Processor Agreement (SPA) ensures the sub-processor meets the same security, breach notification, and data handling standards required by your client agreements.

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Sub-Processor identification and scope
Flow-down DPDP obligations clause
Security standards requirements
Breach notification (72 hours to processor)
Sub-sub-processor restrictions
Audit rights clause
Data deletion on termination
Governing law: Indian law, DPDP Act 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do we need a Sub-Processor Agreement?+
DPDP holds data fiduciaries responsible for their processors' compliance. Processors must ensure sub-processors meet the same standards — documented in a Sub-Processor Agreement.
Do we need client consent to engage a sub-processor?+
Standard practice is to list sub-processors in your DPA with clients and obtain permission to use them. Clients should have the right to object to new sub-processors.
What flow-down clauses are essential?+
Essential flow-downs: security obligations, breach notification to processor within 72 hours, prohibition on further sub-processing without consent, deletion obligations, and audit rights.

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