personuppgiftbiträde

Personuppgiftsbiträde is a Swedish term that translates to "data processing assistant" or "sub-processor" in English. It refers to a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body that processes personal data on behalf of a data controller. This processing must be done following the instructions of the controller.

The concept of a personuppgiftsbiträde is central to data protection regulations, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which applies in Sweden. A data controller is responsible for the processing of personal data and determines the purposes and means of that processing. The personuppgiftsbiträde acts as an agent for the controller, carrying out specific tasks involving personal data.

Key responsibilities of a personuppgiftsbiträde include ensuring the security of the personal data they process, assisting the data controller in responding to data subject requests (such as access or erasure requests), and notifying the controller of any personal data breaches. They must also cooperate with the supervisory authority upon request.

A formal agreement, often called a data processing agreement, is required between the data controller and the personuppgiftsbiträde. This agreement outlines the subject matter, duration, nature and purpose of the processing, the type of personal data, categories of data subjects, and the obligations and rights of both parties. This ensures that the personuppgiftsbiträde adheres to the same data protection standards as the controller.