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The Data Processing Agreement (DPA) is essential for organizations operating in Australia that engage third parties to process personal information on their behalf. This document is required to comply with the Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles, particularly APP 8 and APP 11, which address cross-border disclosure of personal information and security of personal information. The DPA Agreement establishes the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of both data controllers and processors, including requirements for data security, breach notification, audit rights, and data subject rights. It is particularly crucial when personal information is processed by external vendors, cloud service providers, or international organizations, and must address specific Australian regulatory requirements including the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme.

1. Parties: Identification of the data controller and data processor, including full legal names and registered addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement, relationship between parties, and purpose of data processing activities

3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Personal Information', 'Processing', 'Data Subject', etc.

4. Scope and Purpose of Processing: Detailed description of the authorized data processing activities and their specific purposes

5. Obligations of the Data Processor: Core responsibilities of the processor including security measures, confidentiality, and compliance with instructions

6. Obligations of the Data Controller: Responsibilities of the controller including lawful basis for processing and providing documented instructions

7. Security Measures: Technical and organizational security measures required to protect personal information

8. Subprocessing: Conditions and requirements for engaging subprocessors

9. Data Breach Notification: Procedures for handling and reporting data breaches in accordance with the NDB scheme

10. Audit Rights: Controller's rights to audit processor's compliance and processor's obligations to demonstrate compliance

11. Data Subject Rights: Processor's obligations to assist controller in responding to data subject requests

12. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and conditions for termination

13. Return or Destruction of Data: Obligations regarding personal information upon termination of services

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Australian law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes