When entrusting a third party to process the data on its behalf, who remains responsible for the collection and processing of the data?

The Data Processor is the third party executing processing tasks on behalf of the controller and is not the primary responsible party for the data lifecycle.

Under GDPR, the Data Controller is the entity that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data and retains ultimate legal accountability. Even when a Data Processor is contracted to handle data on the controller's behalf, the controller remains responsible for ensuring lawful collection and proper processing. The controller must also ensure that any processor used provides sufficient guarantees of compliance.

Data Analyzer is not a recognized role under GDPR or standard data governance frameworks.

Data Protector is not a recognized legal or regulatory role in data protection law.