Data processing agreement Template for Zimbabwean Businesses

When to use it

A business hires a vendor to process employee records. Identify which data is shared, the allowed instructions and the expected return or deletion process.

Information to prepare

• Processor · full legal name
• Effective date
• Governing jurisdiction
• Processor · address
• Processor · registration reference, if applicable
• Document reference
• Data subjects, data types and processing operations
• Documented processing instructions
• Technical and organisational safeguards
• Approved subprocessors and transfer safeguards
• Incident notification and assistance process
• Assistance with data rights, audits and compliance evidence
• Return/deletion at the end of services
• Addresses and method for formal notices
• Schedule A · agreed details or annex references
• Controller · signatory name
• Controller · signatory capacity
• Processor · signatory name
• Processor · signatory capacity
• Witness name, if applicable

Before sharing or approving

Check security responsibilities, incident reporting, subprocessors and any cross-border processing with the responsible reviewer.

Review requirements

Working draft for professional review. Local law, mandatory rights, licences, tax treatment and enforceability must be checked before use. Approval in Accounts records your internal review; it is not an electronic signature or certification.