1. Parties: Identification of the controller (data owner) and processor (service provider), including full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the processing relationship and brief description of services to be provided
3. Definitions: Key terms used in the agreement, including those from GDPR Article 4 and additional contract-specific terms
4. Subject Matter and Duration: Scope of processing, types of data involved, and duration of the agreement
5. Nature and Purpose of Processing: Detailed description of processing activities and their intended purposes
6. Processor Obligations: Core obligations of the processor including processing only on documented instructions, confidentiality, security measures, and assistance obligations
7. Sub-processing: Conditions and requirements for engaging sub-processors, including authorization process
8. Technical and Organizational Measures: Security measures to ensure appropriate level of data protection
9. Data Subject Rights: Processor's obligations to assist controller in responding to data subject requests
10. Data Breach Notification: Procedures and timeframes for notifying controller of any personal data breaches
11. Audit Rights: Controller's rights to audit and processor's obligations to contribute to audits
12. Data Return and Deletion: Obligations regarding data handling upon termination of services
13. Liability and Indemnification: Allocation of responsibility and liability between parties
14. Term and Termination: Duration of agreement, termination conditions and consequences
15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of German law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes
