CCPA/CPRA
Operational

Vendor & Service Provider Contracts Policy Template

Requirements for data processing agreements and service provider contracts to comply with CCPA/CPRA third-party requirements.

What This Policy Covers

Purpose and Scope-Policy objectives and vendor classification definitions.
Service Provider vs. Third-Party Classification-How to classify each vendor relationship.
Required Contract Terms for Service Providers-Mandatory CCPA data processing terms and use restrictions.
Contractor and Third-Party Obligations-Data processing agreements for contractors and third parties.
Prohibited Uses-What service providers cannot do with personal information.
Audit Rights and Assessments-Right to audit and annual assessment requirements.
Contract Review and Renewal Process-Periodic review schedule for existing vendor contracts.

Required Sections

A compliant Vendor & Service Provider Contracts Policy for CCPA/CPRA must include the following7 sections. Each section addresses a specific control requirement that auditors will review.

1

Purpose and Scope

Policy objectives and vendor classification definitions.

2

Service Provider vs. Third-Party Classification

How to classify each vendor relationship.

3

Required Contract Terms for Service Providers

Mandatory CCPA data processing terms and use restrictions.

4

Contractor and Third-Party Obligations

Data processing agreements for contractors and third parties.

5

Prohibited Uses

What service providers cannot do with personal information.

6

Audit Rights and Assessments

Right to audit and annual assessment requirements.

7

Contract Review and Renewal Process

Periodic review schedule for existing vendor contracts.

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