What is data controller in SAP CA-DPP-CM - Data Protection and Privacy: Consent Management?

SAP Term: data controller

• Component: CA-DPP-CM

• Component Name: Data Protection and Privacy: Consent Management

• Description: The legal person that determines the purposes for and the means of the processing of personal data.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A data controller is a person or organization that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data. In SAP Consent Management, the data controller is responsible for collecting and managing consent from data subjects. The data controller must ensure that the data subject is aware of their rights and that their personal data is processed in accordance with applicable laws.
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Consent Management, the data controller is responsible for creating and managing consent forms. The data controller must ensure that the consent form contains all necessary information about the processing of personal data, including the purpose of the processing, the type of personal data being processed, and any third parties who may have access to the personal data. The data controller must also ensure that the consent form is easy to understand and that it meets all applicable legal requirements.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a consent form, it is important to ensure that it is clear and easy to understand. It should be written in plain language and should not contain any legal jargon or technical terms. Additionally, it should be clear what rights the data subject has with regards to their personal data, such as the right to withdraw their consent at any time.
  
  Related Information: 
  The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) sets out specific requirements for how personal data must be collected and processed. It also outlines the rights of individuals with regards to their personal data, including the right to access, rectify, or delete their personal data. Additionally, organizations must ensure that they have appropriate technical and organizational measures in place to protect personal data from unauthorized access or disclosure.