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A data processing agreement (DPA) in Ireland is the written contract required under GDPR whenever you share personal data with a third party who processes it on your behalf, such as a payroll provider, email platform, cloud storage service or marketing agency. This service drafts a GDPR-compliant DPA covering all required Article 28 provisions, which can be used as a template for multiple processors with minor amendments. It is delivered by email.
The price shown is the full professional fee for the service as described, and any third-party or State fees are listed separately where they apply. If your matter needs more than this service covers, a solicitor would explain the options before any further work is done.
What’s included
- Drafting of a GDPR-compliant data processing agreement
- All required Article 28 GDPR provisions
- Data subject categories and processing purposes
- Security obligations and sub-processor restrictions
- Audit rights and assistance obligations
- Breach notification requirements
- Return or deletion of data on termination
- Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
- Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
- A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards
Who this is for
- Businesses using payroll, cloud or email providers
- Agencies processing data for clients
- SaaS providers acting as processors
- Organisations without DPAs in place
How it works
- Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
- Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
- A solicitor would then draft the data processing agreement.
- The completed work is delivered to you by email, with plain-English notes on what to do next.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data processing agreement cost in Ireland?
This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
When is a data processing agreement required?
Whenever a controller uses a processor to process personal data on its behalf, a written contract meeting Article 28 GDPR is required.
Can one DPA be used for several processors?
Yes, as a template with minor amendments for each processor.
For more on GDPR and data protection, see our GDPR & Data Protection in Ireland guides and services.
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