DATA PROCESSING AGREEMENT

Between

Name: 
CVR no: 
Address: 
ZIP code and city: 
Country:

(hereinafter 'the data controller')

and

Vendortell ApS
CVR no: 44417618
Address: Vestergade 7, 2. sal,
ZIP code and city: 8600 Silkeborg,
Country: Denmark

(hereinafter 'the data processor')

each a 'party'; together 'the parties'

HAVE AGREED on the following Contractual Clauses (the Clauses) in order to meet the requirements of the GDPR and to ensure the protection of the rights of the data subject.

2.1. These Contractual Clauses (the Clauses) set out the rights and obligations of the data controller and the data processor when processing personal data on behalf of the data controller.

2.2. The Clauses have been designed to ensure the parties' compliance with Article 28(3) of Regulation 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation).

2.3. In the context of the provision of the services offered by the data processor, the data processor will process personal data on behalf of the data controller in accordance with the Clauses.

2.4. The Clauses shall take priority over any similar provisions contained in other agreements between the parties.

2.5. Four appendices are attached to the Clauses and form an integral part of the Clauses.

2.6. Appendix A contains details about the processing of personal data, including the purpose and nature of the processing, type of personal data, categories of data subject and duration of the processing.

2.7. Appendix B contains the data controller's conditions for the data processor's use of sub-processors and a list of sub-processors authorised by the data controller.

2.8. Appendix C contains the data controller's instructions with regards to the processing of personal data, the minimum security measures to be implemented by the data processor and how audits of the data processor and any sub-processors are to be performed.

2.9. Appendix D contains provisions for other activities which are not covered by the Clauses.

2.10. The Clauses along with appendices shall be retained in writing, including electronically, by both parties.

2.11. These Clauses shall not exempt the data processor from obligations to which the data processor is subject pursuant to the General Data Protection Regulation (the GDPR) or other legislation.

3.1. The data controller is responsible for ensuring that the processing of personal data takes place in compliance with the GDPR (see Article 24 of the GDPR), the applicable EU or Member State data protection provisions and the Clauses.

3.2. The data controller has the right and obligation to make decisions about the purposes and means of the processing of personal data.

3.3. The data controller shall be responsible, among others, for ensuring that the processing of personal data, which the data processor is instructed to perform, has a legal basis.

4.1. The data processor shall process personal data only on documented instructions from the data controller unless required to do so by Union or Member State law to which the processor is subject. Such instructions shall be specified in appendices A and C. Subsequent instructions can also be given by the data controller throughout the duration of the processing of personal data, but such instructions shall always be documented and kept in writing, including electronically, in connection with the Clauses.

4.2. The data processor shall immediately inform the data controller if instructions given by the data controller, in the opinion of the data processor, contravene the GDPR or the applicable EU or Member State data protection provisions.

5.1. The data processor shall only grant access to the personal data being processed on behalf of the data controller to persons under the data processor's authority who have committed themselves to confidentiality or are under an appropriate statutory obligation of confidentiality and only on a need to know basis. The list of persons to whom access has been granted shall be kept under periodic review. On the basis of this review, such access to personal data can be withdrawn, if access is no longer necessary, and personal data shall consequently not be accessible anymore to those persons.

5.2. The data processor shall at the request of the data controller demonstrate that the concerned persons under the data processor's authority are subject to the abovementioned confidentiality.

6.1. Article 32 of the GDPR stipulates that taking into account the state of the art, the costs of implementation and the nature, scope, context and purposes of processing as well as the risk of varying likelihood and severity for the rights and freedoms of natural persons, the data controller and data processor shall implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk.

The data controller shall evaluate the risks to the rights and freedoms of natural persons inherent in the processing and implement measures to mitigate those risks. Depending on their relevance, the measures may include the following:

• a) pseudonymisation and encryption of personal data;
• b) the ability to ensure ongoing confidentiality, integrity, availability, and resilience of processing systems and services
• c) the ability to restore the availability and access to personal data in a timely manner in the event of a physical or technical incident;
• d) a process for regularly testing, assessing, and evaluating the effectiveness of technical and organisational measures for ensuring the security of the processing.

6.2. According to Article 32 of the GDPR, the data processor shall also – independently from the data controller – evaluate the risks to the rights and freedoms of natural persons inherent in the processing and implement measures to mitigate those risks. To this effect, the data controller shall provide the data processor with all information necessary to identify and evaluate such risks.

6.3. Furthermore, the data processor shall assist the data controller in ensuring compliance with the data controller's obligations pursuant to Articles 32 of the GDPR, by inter alia providing the data controller with information concerning the technical and organisational measures already implemented by the data processor pursuant to Article 32 of the GDPR along with all other information necessary for the data controller to comply with the data controller's obligation under Article 32 of the GDPR.

If subsequently – in the assessment of the data controller – mitigation of the identified risks require further measures to be implemented by the data processor, than those already implemented by the data processor pursuant to Article 32 of the GDPR, the data controller shall specify these additional measures to be implemented in Appendix C.

7.1. The data processor shall meet the requirements specified in Article 28(2) and (4) of the GDPR in order to engage another processor (a sub-processor).

7.2. The data processor shall therefore not engage another processor (sub-processor) for the fulfilment of the Clauses without the prior general written authorisation of the data controller.

7.3. The data processor has the data controller's general authorisation for the engagement of sub-processors. The data processor shall inform in writing the data controller of any intended changes concerning the addition or replacement of sub-processors at least 4 weeks in advance, thereby giving the data controller the opportunity to object to such changes prior to the engagement of the concerned sub-processor(s). Longer time periods of prior notice for specific sub-processing services can be provided in Appendix B. The list of sub-processors already authorised by the data controller can be found in Appendix B.

7.4. Where the data processor engages a sub-processor for carrying out specific processing activities on behalf of the data controller, the same data protection obligations as set out in the Clauses shall be imposed on that sub-processor by way of a contract or other legal act under EU or Member State law, in particular providing sufficient guarantees to implement appropriate technical and organisational measures in such a manner that the processing will meet the requirements of the Clauses and the GDPR.

The data processor shall therefore be responsible for requiring that the sub-processor at least complies with the obligations to which the data processor is subject pursuant to the Clauses and the GDPR.

7.5. A copy of such a sub-processor agreement and subsequent amendments shall – at the data controller's request – be submitted to the data controller, thereby giving the data controller the opportunity to ensure that the same data protection obligations as set out in the Clauses are imposed on the sub-processor. Clauses on business-related issues that do not affect the legal data protection content of the sub-processor agreement shall not require submission to the data controller.

7.6. If the sub-processor does not fulfil its data protection obligations, the data processor shall remain fully liable to the data controller as regards the fulfilment of the obligations of the sub-processor. This does not affect the rights of the data subjects under the GDPR – in particular, those foreseen in Articles 79 and 82 of the GDPR – against the data controller and the data processor, including the sub-processor.

8.1. Any transfer of personal data to third countries or international organisations by the data processor shall only occur on the basis of documented instructions from the data controller and shall always take place in compliance with Chapter V of the GDPR.

8.2. In case transfers to third countries or international organisations, which the data processor has not been instructed to perform by the data controller, is required under EU or Member State law to which the data processor is subject, the data processor shall inform the data controller of that legal requirement prior to processing unless that law prohibits such information on important grounds of public interest.

8.3. Without documented instructions from the data controller, the data processor, therefore, cannot within the framework of the Clauses:

8.3.1. transfer personal data to a data controller or a data processor in a third country or in an international organisation
8.3.2. transfer the processing of personal data to a sub-processor in a third country
8.3.3. have the personal data processed by the data processor in a third country

8.4. The data controller's instructions regarding the transfer of personal data to a third country including, if applicable, the transfer tool under Chapter V of the GDPR on which they are based, shall be set out in Appendix C.6.

8.5. The Clauses shall not be confused with standard data protection clauses within the meaning of Article 46(2)(c) and (d) of the GDPR, and the Clauses cannot be relied upon by the parties as a transfer tool under Chapter V of the GDPR.

9.1. Taking into account the nature of the processing, the data processor shall assist the data controller by appropriate technical and organisational measures, insofar as this is possible, in the fulfilment of the data controller's obligations to respond to requests for exercising the data subject's rights laid down in Chapter III of the GDPR.

This entails that the data processor shall, insofar as this is possible, assist the data controller in the data controller's compliance with:

• a) the right to be informed when collecting personal data from the data subject
• b) the right to be informed when personal data have not been obtained from the data subject
• c) the right of access by the data subject
• d) the right to rectification e. the right to erasure (‘the right to be forgotten’)
• e) the right to restriction of processing
• f) notification obligation regarding rectification or erasure of personal data or restriction of processing
• g) the right to data portability
• h) the right to object
• i) the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling

9.2. In addition to the data processor's obligation to assist the data controller pursuant to Clause 6.4., the data processor shall furthermore, taking into account the nature of the processing and the information available to the data processor, assist the data controller in ensuring compliance with:

9.2.1. the data controller's obligation to without undue delay and, where feasible, no later than 72 hours after having become aware of it, notify the personal data breach to the competent supervisory authority in the country where the controller is based unless the personal data breach is unlikely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons;

9.2.2. the data controller's obligation to without undue delay communicate the personal data breach to the data subject when the personal data breach is likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons;

9.2.3. the data controller's obligation to carry out an assessment of the impact of the envisaged processing operations on the protection of personal data (a data protection impact assessment);

9.2.4. the data controller's obligation to consult the competent supervisory authority in the country where the controller is based, prior to processing where a data protection impact assessment indicates that the processing would result in a high risk in the absence of measures taken by the data controller to mitigate the risk.

9.3. The parties shall define in Appendix C the appropriate technical and organisational measures by which the data processor is required to assist the data controller as well as the scope and the extent of the assistance required. This applies to the obligations foreseen in Clause 9.1. and 9.2.

10.1. In case of any personal data breach, the data processor shall, without undue delay after having become aware of it, notify the data controller of the personal data breach.

10.2. The data processor's notification to the data controller shall, if possible, take place within 36 hours after the data processor has become aware of the personal data breach to enable the data controller to comply with the data controller's obligation to notify the personal data breach to the competent supervisory authority, cf. Article 33 of the GDPR.

10.3. In accordance with Clause 9(2)(a), the data processor shall assist the data controller in notifying the personal data breach to the competent supervisory authority, meaning that the data processor is required to assist in obtaining the information listed below which, pursuant to Article 33(3)GDPR, shall be stated in the data controller's notification to the competent supervisory authority:

10.3.1. the nature of the personal data including where possible, the categories and approximate number of data subjects concerned and the categories and approximate number of personal data records concerned;

10.3.2. the likely consequences of the personal data breach.

10.3.3. the measures taken or proposed to be taken by the controller to address the personal data breach, including, where appropriate, measures to mitigate its possible adverse effects.

10.4. The parties shall define in Appendix D all the elements to be provided by the data processor when assisting the data controller in the notification of a personal data breach to the competent supervisory authority.

11.1. On termination of the provision of personal data processing services, the data processor shall be under obligation to delete all personal data processed on behalf of the data controller and certify to the data controller that it has done so, cf. Appendix A.5, unless Union or Member State law requires the storage of the personal data.

11.2. The data controller can request that the data processor stores relevant data after the end of the service provision period according to the provisions specified in Appendix C.4.

12.1. The data processor shall make available to the data controller all information necessary to demonstrate compliance with the obligations laid down in Article 28 and the Clauses and allow for and contribute to audits, including inspections, conducted by the data controller or another auditor mandated by the data controller.

12.2. Procedures applicable to the data controller's audits, including inspections of the data processor and sub-processors, are specified in appendices C.7. and C.8.

12.3. The data processor shall be required to provide the supervisory authorities, which pursuant to applicable legislation have access to the data controller's and data processor's facilities, or representatives acting on behalf of such supervisory authorities, with access to the data processor's physical facilities on presentation of appropriate identification.

13.1. The parties may agree on other clauses concerning the provision of the personal data processing service specifying, e.g. liability, as long as they do not contradict directly or indirectly the Clauses or prejudice the fundamental rights or freedoms of the data subject and the protection afforded by the GDPR.

14.1. The Clauses shall become effective on the date of both parties' signature.

14.2. Both parties shall be entitled to require the Clauses renegotiated if changes to the law or inexpediency of the Clauses should give rise to such renegotiation.

14.3. The Clauses shall apply for the duration of the provision of personal data processing services. For the duration of the provision of personal data processing services, the Clauses cannot be terminated unless other Clauses governing the provision of personal data processing services have been agreed between the parties.

14.4. If the provision of personal data processing services is terminated, and the personal data is deleted or returned to the data controller pursuant to Clause 11.1. and Appendices A.5 and C.4., the Clauses may be terminated by written notice by either party.

On behalf of the data controller

Name: _______________________________

Position: _____________________________

Telephone: ___________________________

Email: _______________________________

Signature: ____________________________

On behalf of the data processor

Name: _______________________________

Position: _____________________________

Telephone: ___________________________

Email: _______________________________

Signature: ____________________________

With the data controller: The contact person provided by the data controller in the Vendortell platform.

With the data processor:

Name: Steen Steensen Blicher

Position: CEO

Telephone: +45 22851085

Email: steen@vendortell.com

A.1. The purpose of the data processor's processing of personal data on behalf of the data controller is:

On a subscription basis, the data processor makes available the cloud-based services ("Services") of the Vendortell Platform to the data controller and its authorized users.

The Services can be accessed via the data processor's website and platform. The data controller's use of the data processor's cloud-based Services is done by the data controller's self-service via the data processor's platform. The use requires a user ID and a unique password.

A.2. The data processor's processing of personal data on behalf of the data controller shall mainly pertain to (the nature of the processing):

Vendor & Customer Management: Storage, management, and processing of vendor-related data including vendor information, financial details, contractual documents, communications, and transaction histories.

Contract Management: Storage and management of contract documents, terms, conditions, expiration dates, and other contractual information.

Vendor Risk Assessment: Processing of vendor risk data, including security assessments, compliance information, and risk scores.

Spend Analytics: Analysis and reporting of spend data related to vendors and procurement activities.

Document Storage: Secure storage of documents related to vendors, procurement, and contracts.

Incentive calculator: Automation of incentive calculations on contracts.

A.3. The processing includes the following types of personal data about data subjects:

The personal data processed by the data processor in connection with the data controller's use of the data processor's Services differ according to the category to which the data subject belongs:

The Data Controller, including contact persons on behalf of the Data Controller:

• Contact information of the data controller's representatives, including name, telephone, email, title, department, address
• Authentication credentials for platform access
• Usage data related to platform activities

Vendors and Customer Representatives:

• Name
• Business contact information (email, phone, address)
• Job title and department
• Communication records
• Contract signatories information
• Performance evaluation data
• Professional qualifications and certifications

A.4. Processing includes the following categories of data subject:

See the overview in section A.3.

A.5. The data processor's processing of personal data on behalf of the data controller may be performed when the Clauses commence. Processing has the following duration:

The Data Processor's processing of personal data on behalf of the Data Controller continues as long as the Data Controller makes use of the Services provided by the Data Processor to which the Data Controller subscribes.

At the termination of the subscription agreement, the data controller will have the choice between:

• Immediate data deletion after termination
• Exporting data in a machine-readable format prior to deletion

If, before the end of the chosen period, the data controller wishes to continue storing data with the data processor, the data controller must reactivate or extend the subscription.

B.1. Approved sub-processors

On commencement of the Clauses, the data controller authorises the engagement of the following sub-processors:

The data controller shall on the commencement of the Clauses authorise the use of the abovementioned sub-processors for the processing described for that party. The data processor shall not be entitled – without the data controller's explicit written authorisation – to engage a sub-processor for 'different' processing than the one which has been agreed upon or have another sub-processor perform the described processing.

B.2. Prior notice for the authorisation of sub-processors

See Clause 7.3.

C.1. The subject of/instruction for the processing

The data processor's processing of personal data on behalf of the data controller shall be carried out by the data processor performing the following:

When the data controller uses the cloud-based Vendortell platform, the data processor processes personal data concerning the data controller's representatives and vendor/supplier contacts in connection with the data controller's vendor management, contract management, and procurement processes.

The data controller shall enter the information necessary for the use of the Services. All processing activities are performed to facilitate the vendor management, risk assessment, contract management, and spend and incentive analytics functions of the platform.

The platform is designed with an API that enables integration with other systems. To the extent that the data controller chooses to enable such integrations, it is considered to be an instruction to Vendortell that there may be a transfer of information entered into the platform to such third-party systems.

The data processor may anonymize information for statistical and analytical purposes, and process information as required by law, including in connection with a legal decision, regulatory requirements, or similar circumstances.

Please also refer to Vendortell's Terms of Service.

C.2. Security of processing

The level of security shall take into account:

That the processing primarily involves business contact information and related commercial data, with appropriate security measures implemented to protect the confidentiality and integrity of this information.

The data processor shall hereafter be entitled and under obligation to make decisions about the technical and organisational security measures that are to be applied to create the necessary (and agreed) level of data security.

However, the data processor shall – in any event, and at a minimum – implement the following measures that have been agreed with the data controller:

Service and database location Vendortell's production and testing environments are physically separated.

• Production environment is located in Frankfurt and Stockholm
• Testing environment is located in Frankfurt and Stockholm

Data encryption Data is encrypted both during transport and at rest.

Database access controls Database access is strictly limited and controlled through:

Authentication security

• Multi-factor authentication is enabled for all users
• Password complexity requirements are enforced through AD (Active Directory)

Backup policy

• Daily automated backups are performed
• Backup retention policies ensure data can be restored for at least 10 days

Physical security Vendortell's facilities implement appropriate physical security controls including:

• Access card systems

C.3. Assistance to the data controller

The data processor shall insofar as this is possible – within the scope and the extent of the assistance specified below – assist the data controller in accordance with Clause 9.1. and 9.2. by implementing such technical and organisational measures, which may contribute to the data controller's ability to respond to requests for the exercise of the rights of data subjects.

C.4. Storage period/erasure procedures

Data is stored for as long as the data controller finds that it fulfills the purpose of the data controller. Vendortell makes features available to the data controller so that the data controller can live up to those purposes.

If the data controller terminates its agreement with Vendortell, Vendortell will:

• Provide functionality to export all data in standard formats
• Permanently delete data after the chosen retention period expires
• Provide confirmation of deletion upon request

C.5. Processing location

Processing of the personal data covered by the Clauses, with the data controller's prior general approval cf. C.1 and C.6, as well as prior notice to the data controller cf. 7.3, may take place in locations other than the following:

See B.1. Approved Sub-processors.
See C.2. Processing Security - Service and Database Security.

C.6. Instruction on the transfer of personal data to third countries

The data controller is aware of – and is obligated to make its users aware – that the data processor's Services are made available through a cloud-based solution where the data processor makes use of software and IT systems, including servers provided by third parties.

To the extent that the data processor's Services make use of or are based on services provided by sub-processors in third countries, the data controller hereby instructs and authorises the data processor to transfer personal data to the data processor's sub-processors in such third countries for the purpose of the data processor's provision of the Services to which the data controller subscribes.

The use of sub-processors in third countries must be subject to similar provisions to the provisions agreed between the data controller and the data processor, and the data processor is obliged to ensure that the transfer and data processing is carried out in accordance with applicable EU standard clauses for the transfer of personal data (EU standard contractual clauses).

In its agreement with sub-processors, the data processor shall include the data controller as a third-party beneficiary in the event of the data processor's bankruptcy, so that the data controller can enter into the data processor's rights and assert them against sub-processors, cf. Clause 7.6.

The transfer to third countries is done according to:

• EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
• EU Commission standard contractual clauses
• The data protection regulation article 47, where transfer is done to one or several members of a corporate group subject to Binding Corporate Rules.

C.7. Procedures for the data controller's audits, including inspections, of the processing of personal data being performed by the data processor

The data controller is entitled to request the implementation of audits and/or measures to ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation, data protection provisions in other EU law or the national law of the Member States, and these Provisions.

The data processor makes available to the data controller or a representative of the data controller the opportunity to conduct an annual inspection, including physical inspection, of the premises from which the data processor processes personal data, including physical premises and systems used for or in connection with the processing. Such inspections may be carried out when the data controller deems it necessary.

Any expenses incurred by the data controller in connection with an inspection shall be borne by the data controller.

The data processor is obligated to allocate the resources (mainly time) necessary for the data controller to carry out its inspection

C.8. Procedures for audits, including inspections, of the processing of personal data being performed by sub-processors

The data processor or the data processor's representative shall have access to an annual inspection of the places where the processing of personal data is carried out by the sub-processor, including physical facilities as well as systems used for and related to the processing to ascertain the sub-processor's compliance with the GDPR, the applicable EU or Member State data protection provisions and the Clauses.

In addition to the planned inspection, the data processor may perform an inspection of the sub-processor when the data processor deems it required.

Documentation for such inspections shall without undue delay be submitted to the data controller for information. The data controller may contest the scope and/or methodology of the report and may in such cases at its own expense and risk request a new inspection under a revised scope and/or different methodology.

Based on the results of such an inspection, the data controller may its own expense and risk request further measures to be taken to ensure compliance with the GDPR, the applicable EU or Member State data protection provisions and the Clauses.

The data controller may at its own expense and risk elect to initiate and participate in a physical inspection of the sub-processor. This may apply if the data controller deems that the data processor’s supervision of the sub-processor has not provided the data controller with sufficient documentation to determine that the processing by the sub-processor is being performed according to the Clauses.

The data controller’s participation in an inspection of the sub-processor shall not alter the fact that the data processor hereafter continues to bear the full responsibility for the sub-processor’s compliance with the GDPR, the applicable EU or Member State data protection provisions and the Clauses.

The data processor’s and the sub-processor’s costs related to a physical inspection at the sub-processor’s facilities shall not concern the data controller unless the inspection is initiated by the data controller.

The Parties have agreed on the following supplements for the Clauses:

For Clause 4.2 Notwithstanding Section 4.2, the data processor is not obliged actively to verify or investigate the legality of the data controller's instructions.

The data controller is aware that the data processor is dependent on the data controller's instructions on the extent to which the data processor is entitled to use and process the personal data on behalf of the data controller.

The data processor is therefore not liable for claims arising from the data processor's actions or omissions, to the extent that these actions or omissions are direct data processing activities carried out in accordance with the data controller's instructions.

For Clause 7.3 The data controller acknowledges that the data processor's Services are standardised, cloud-based subscription services made available to multiple customers and that the data processor is therefore not able to design the systems offered in such a way that each customer may require the data processor not to make use of specific sub-processors approved by the data processor.

Thus, the data controller acknowledges that if the data controller objects to the data processor's change or choice of new sub-processors and the data processor does not accommodate such an objection, the data controller's sole remedy is to terminate the subscription agreement with the data processor. The termination may take place with immediate effect, and neither party shall have any claim against each other in this connection.

For Clause 9.2 To the extent that the data controller wishes the data processor's assistance for the services described in Clauses 9.2, (c) and (d), the data controller is obliged to remunerate the data processor for the time spent at the hourly rates used by the data processor at the time, as shown on the data processor's website.

For Clause 13.1 The data processor's liability to the data controller is limited to what is set out in the subscription terms just as the other provisions of the subscription terms shall apply between the data controller and the data processor, except to the extent that they impair the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject under the General Data Protection Regulation.