data controller
[/ˈdeɪtə kənˈtroʊlər/]
nounpl: data controllers
controlador de dados
1. A person or organization that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data
The company acts as a data controller when it collects customer information for marketing purposes.
A empresa atua como controladora de dados quando coleta informações de clientes para fins de marketing.
2. An entity responsible for complying with data protection regulations such as GDPR
As the data controller, the organization must ensure all personal data is processed lawfully.
Como controladora de dados, a organização deve garantir que todos os dados pessoais sejam processados legalmente.
3. An entity that decides what data to collect, how to use it, and for how long to retain it
The data controller established a retention policy for all customer records.
O controlador de dados estabeleceu uma política de retenção para todos os registros de clientes.
This term is primarily used in legal, compliance, and corporate governance contexts. In Brazil, the terminology gained prominence with the implementation of LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados) in 2020, which mirrors GDPR concepts. Companies and organizations must clearly identify whether they are data controllers or processors for regulatory compliance and liability purposes.
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