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The designation of Stripe's role as controller or processor determines the scope of Stripe's obligations and legal responsibilities under data protection regulations, particularly GDPR and similar frameworks. This distinction affects how Stripe handles data subject rights requests, consent requirements, and breach notification obligations.
Users operate under terms where Stripe's data governance role varies by activity type, requiring users to consult the Privacy Center to identify Stripe's specific responsibilities and legal authority for any given data processing activity. The provision establishes that the applicable data protection obligations depend on whether Stripe functions as controller or processor in that particular context.
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The designation of Stripe's role as controller or processor determines the scope of Stripe's obligations and legal responsibilities under data protection regulations, particularly GDPR and similar frameworks. This distinction affects how Stripe handles data subject rights requests, consent requirements, and breach notification obligations.
Users operate under terms where Stripe's data governance role varies by activity type, requiring users to consult the Privacy Center to identify Stripe's specific responsibilities and legal authority for any given data processing activity. The provision establishes that the applicable data protection obligations depend on whether Stripe functions as controller or processor in that particular context.
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