Data Processing Agreement

Parties

This Data Processing Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between:

  • Client (Controller)
  • TechZiel e.U. (Processor)

Purpose

This Agreement governs the processing of personal data by TechZiel on behalf of the Client in accordance with:

  • GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679)
  • Applicable data protection laws

Definitions

  • Controller: Determines purpose and means of processing
  • Processor: Processes data on behalf of the Controller
  • Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable person

Scope of Processing

TechZiel processes personal data only for:

  • AI system development
  • Data pipeline implementation
  • Document processing and analytics
  • System integration and automation

Processing is limited to documented instructions from the Client.

Categories of Data

Depending on the project, this may include:

  • Identification data such as name, email, and ID references
  • Financial data
  • Transactional data
  • Operational data
  • Documents including PDF, Excel, and scanned files

Categories of Data Subjects

  • Customers
  • Employees
  • Business partners
  • End users

Obligations of TechZiel (Processor)

Process Only on Instructions

Process personal data strictly according to Client instructions.

Confidentiality

Ensure all personnel are bound by confidentiality obligations.

Security Measures

Implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:

  • Encryption where applicable
  • Access control
  • Secure infrastructure such as Azure environments
  • Network and application security

No Unauthorized Processing

Do not use data for TechZiel's own purposes.

Subprocessors

TechZiel may use subprocessors such as:

  • Cloud providers such as Microsoft Azure
  • Infrastructure and hosting providers

TechZiel ensures:

  • Subprocessors are GDPR-compliant
  • Data protection agreements are in place

International Transfers

Where data is transferred outside the EU/EEA:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are applied
  • Equivalent safeguards are implemented

Data Subject Rights

TechZiel shall assist the Client in fulfilling obligations related to:

  • Access requests
  • Data correction
  • Deletion
  • Restriction of processing

Data Breach Notification

TechZiel shall:

  • Notify the Client without undue delay
  • Provide relevant details
  • Assist in mitigation and reporting

Audit Rights

The Client may request reasonable audits or documentation demonstrating compliance.

Data Retention & Deletion

Upon termination:

  • Data shall be deleted or returned
  • Unless retention is required by law

Liability

Each party is responsible in accordance with GDPR and applicable laws.

Duration

This Agreement remains valid for the duration of data processing activities.

Contact

All requests related to this Agreement must be submitted via the official contact form on this website.