Common use of Third Party Management Clause in Contracts

Third Party Management. 12.1 Vendor is accountable for the actions of its processors (i.e. sub-processors) who process Personal Data on Vendor’s behalf and assesses the ability of its processors to protect Personal Data at the time of selection and periodically thereafter in accordance with Vendor policies. 12.2 Vendor processors are required to sign appropriate agreements that govern the processing and protection of Personal Data and require the same obligations, as outlined in the DPA, to be transferred to any further processors who Vendor may engage in accordance with the DPA. Vendor has ensured that data processing agreements are in place with all its processors (or sub-processors), that uphold the same standard of care as outlined in the DPA.