Under the Data Privacy Framework, Fastly assumes liability for personal data transferred to third-party agents if those agents process the data inconsistently with DPF principles, unless Fastly can demonstrate it bears no responsibility for the non-compliant processing.
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This provision describes Fastly's stated liability posture for onward transfers under the DPF, placing the burden on Fastly to disprove responsibility for agent non-compliance rather than on the data subject to establish liability.
Under this clause, individuals whose personal data is transferred from Fastly to third-party agents under the DPF frameworks retain the benefit of Fastly's liability commitment for processing inconsistencies, subject to Fastly's ability to demonstrate it was not responsible for the relevant event.
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Compare across platforms →"Fastly is liable for the processing of personal information it receives under the Frameworks' principles and subsequently transfers to a third party acting as an agent on its behalf. Fastly shall remain liable under the Frameworks' principles if its agent processes such personal information in a manner inconsistent with the Frameworks' principles unless Fastly proves that it is not responsible for the event giving rise to the damage.Excerpt from Fastly's Privacy Policy
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This provision describes Fastly's stated liability posture for onward transfers under the DPF, placing the burden on Fastly to disprove responsibility for agent non-compliance rather than on the data subject to establish liability.
Under this clause, individuals whose personal data is transferred from Fastly to third-party agents under the DPF frameworks retain the benefit of Fastly's liability commitment for processing inconsistencies, subject to Fastly's ability to demonstrate it was not responsible for the relevant event.
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