Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Privacy, data protection & cybersecurity compliance · Core

Processing

Also called: data processing

ELI5

Any operation performed on personal data, such as collecting, using, storing or deleting it.

Used in conversation

“The number is useful only if everyone calculates processing the same way.”

Pitch context

You will see “Processing” in board papers, contracts, policies, risk registers and compliance reports when the discussion reaches privacy, data protection & cybersecurity compliance.

Why it matters: In privacy, data protection & cybersecurity compliance, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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