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What does data processing mean?

Data processing can be referred to whenever personally identifiable information (PII), such as name, telephone number, or address, is collected, stored, used, or transmitted to third parties. Data processing can occur with or without automated processes. Other examples of data processing include:

  • Sending mails for promotional purposes
  • human resources management and payroll accounting
  • but also the destruction of files/data when someone leaves a company
  • storage of IP addresses
  • video surveillance
  • and much more