Your Relationship With Third Parties

Data Protection Made Easy Podcast

From due diligence and Data Processing Agreements to spotting red flags and managing breaches, we unpack what it really takes to trust a third party with personal data. Expect practical tips, real world scenarios, and guidance on building strong, compliant partnerships that stand the test of time.

It’s Complicated Your Relationship With Third Parties and GDPR (1)

It’s Complicated: Your Relationship With Third Parties and GDPR

Valentine’s Day is all about trust, commitment, and knowing who really has your back.

When it comes to GDPR and third parties, the same rules apply.

In this special themed episode, we explore what a healthy data protection relationship looks like with your suppliers, processors, platforms, and partners, and how to spot the red flags before things go wrong.

From cloud providers and marketing agencies to payroll systems and software vendors, most organisations rely on a network of third parties to operate. But are you confident they are treating your personal data with the same care you would?

If your current arrangements feel a little… complicated, this episode is for you.

What We’ll Be Discussing

In this episode, we break down:

  • What GDPR actually requires when you share personal data with third parties
  • Controllers vs processors, and why understanding the difference matters
  • What makes a “good” data protection partner
  • The essentials every Data Processing Agreement should include
  • How to carry out meaningful due diligence, not just box ticking
  • Ongoing monitoring, because relationships need work after the honeymoon phase
  • Common warning signs that your supplier might not be GDPR ready
  • What to do when a third party suffers a breach
  • How to exit a relationship safely and keep your data protected

Expect practical guidance, real world examples, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Why Third Party Relationships Matter

Third party risk remains one of the biggest causes of data protection incidents.

You can have brilliant policies, training, and internal controls, but if your suppliers fall short, the impact lands on you.

In this episode, we talk about how to:

  • Build strong, compliant supplier relationships from day one
  • Ask the right questions before signing on the dotted line
  • Create proportionate risk based checks
  • Document decisions properly
  • Show regulators that you are in control of your supply chain

Think of it as relationship counselling for your data flows.

Join Us Live on 13 February

As always, the session will be interactive, with live discussion, practical tips, and audience questions.

Join us on Friday 13 February to learn how to:

  • Choose suppliers you can truly trust
  • Strengthen existing relationships
  • Avoid costly breakups, regulatory fines, and awkward conversations with the ICO

Bring your questions, your war stories, and your toughest third party dilemmas.

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