What is a vendor in Cerivo?

In Cerivo, a vendor is any external party that provides a system or service to your organization.

This includes vendors who:

You should also include vendors that receive data from you, such as:

Mapping vendors helps you understand how your organization works with external partners—especially where data is involved.

If a vendor processes data on your behalf, they are a data processor.

In this case, you should have a data processing agreement (DPA) in place.

To stay compliant:

If the vendor is located outside the EU/EEA, you also need to document the legal basis for transferring personal data.

Attach relevant documentation to each vendor, such as:

This ensures you have a clear and accessible record when you need it.

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Understand who your vendors are and how they fit into your data and compliance setup.