Data Processing Agreement
Last Updated: July 24, 2025
This Data Processing Agreement ("DPA") forms part of the Terms of Service between Patrii Inc. ("Processor") and the Customer ("Controller") to reflect the parties' agreement regarding the Processing of Personal Data in compliance with applicable Canadian privacy laws.
1. Definitions
2. Scope and Roles
This DPA applies to all Processing of Personal Data by Patrii as Processor on behalf of Customer as Controller. The parties acknowledge that:
- Customer is the Controller of Personal Data
- Patrii is the Processor acting on Customer's instructions
- Processing is limited to Canadian data centers
- This DPA covers all services provided under the Terms of Service
3. Data Processing
3.1 Purpose and Duration
Patrii shall Process Personal Data only for the purpose of providing the Services as described in the Terms of Service and for the duration of the Customer's use of the Services.
3.2 Customer Instructions
Patrii shall Process Personal Data only on documented instructions from Customer, unless required by law. Customer's use of the Services constitutes instructions for Processing.
4. Security Measures
Patrii implements and maintains appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect Personal Data, including:
Technical Measures
- • Encryption at rest and in transit
- • Access controls and authentication
- • Regular security assessments
- • Intrusion detection systems
Organizational Measures
- • Confidentiality agreements
- • Security training
- • Access on need-to-know basis
- • Incident response procedures
5. Sub-processors
Customer grants Patrii general authorization to engage Sub-processors, subject to:
Patrii will notify Customer of any intended changes concerning Sub-processors, giving Customer the opportunity to object. Current Sub-processors are listed at patrii.ca/legal/subprocessors
6. Data Subject Rights
Patrii shall assist Customer in fulfilling obligations to respond to Data Subject requests, including:
- Access to Personal Data
- Rectification or erasure
- Data portability
- Restriction of Processing
- Objection to Processing
7. Data Breach Notification
Patrii shall notify Customer without undue delay upon becoming aware of a Personal Data breach.
Notification will include: nature of breach, categories of data affected, likely consequences, and measures taken or proposed.
8. Audit Rights
Patrii shall make available all information necessary to demonstrate compliance with this DPA and allow for audits by Customer or an authorized auditor, subject to reasonable notice and confidentiality requirements.
9. Data Return and Deletion
Upon termination of Services, Patrii shall, at Customer's choice, return all Personal Data or delete it, unless retention is required by law. Certification of deletion will be provided upon request.
10. Governing Law
This DPA is governed by the laws of the Province of Quebec and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.
11. Contact Information
For questions about this DPA or data processing:
Data Protection Officer: dpo@patrii.ca
Privacy Team: privacy@patrii.ca
