GDPR Glossary

What is Joint controllers?

Two or more controllers that jointly decide the purposes and means of processing.

Joint controllers together determine why and how personal data is processed, and must agree a transparent arrangement setting out who does what — especially who answers data-subject requests.

Individuals can exercise their rights against any of the joint controllers.

In the Regulation

Art. 26 Joint controllers Art. 4 Definitions

Related terms

Data controllerThe organisation or person that decides why and how personal data is processed — and carries primary responsibility under the GDPR.Data processorA third party that processes personal data on behalf of, and under the instructions of, a data controller.

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