IMPORTANT --- HOW THIS AGREEMENT IS ACCEPTED This Data Processing Agreement ("DPA") forms part of the contract between AnyWaste Global Ltd and the Customer. It is incorporated by reference into the AnyWaste Terms of Service. By completing registration for an AnyWaste account, ticking the acceptance checkbox on the registration form, or by continuing to use the Platform after this DPA has been published or updated, the Customer is deemed to have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the terms of this Agreement on behalf of the business entity they represent. No handwritten or electronic signature is required. If the Customer does not agree to these terms, they must not register for or use the Platform.
| Document | Data Processing Agreement |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Last updated | 6 May 2026 |
| Applies to | All customers of AnyWaste Global Ltd using the AnyWaste platform |
| Governing law | England and Wales |
| Data regulator | Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), United Kingdom |
| Contact | privacy@anywaste.com |
1. Definitions and Interpretation
1.1 In this DPA, the following terms shall have the meanings set out below:
| "Agreement" | This Data Processing Agreement together with all Schedules and the AnyWaste Terms of Service. |
| "Controller" | The Customer: the natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of Personal Data. |
| "Processor" | AnyWaste Global Ltd, a company incorporated in England and Wales, which processes Personal Data on behalf of the Controller in connection with the provision of the Services. |
| "Personal Data" | Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (as defined in Article 4(1) UK GDPR) which is processed by the Processor on behalf of the Controller under this Agreement. |
| "Processing" | Any operation or set of operations performed on Personal Data, whether or not by automated means, including collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure, dissemination, restriction, erasure, or destruction. |
| "Data Subject" | An identified or identifiable natural person to whom Personal Data relates. |
| "Sub-processor" | Any third party engaged by the Processor to carry out Processing activities on Personal Data on behalf of the Controller. |
| "Personal Data Breach" | A breach of security leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure of, or access to, Personal Data transmitted, stored, or otherwise processed. |
| "Applicable Data Protection Law" | The UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), and any successor or amending legislation in force in the United Kingdom. |
| "Services" | The digital waste tracking, compliance, reporting, and software-as-a-service platform provided by the Processor via anywaste.com and app.anywaste.com. |
| "Technical and Organisational Measures" | The security measures implemented by the Processor as set out in Schedule 2 of this Agreement. |
1.2 Terms not defined in this DPA have the same meaning as in Applicable Data Protection Law or the Terms of Service.
1.3 References to "Article" are references to articles of the UK GDPR. References to legislation include all subordinate legislation and any amendments or re-enactments.
2. How This Agreement Is Accepted
2.1 This DPA is accepted without the need for a handwritten or electronic signature. The Customer is deemed to have accepted this Agreement by one or more of the following acts:
- completing the account registration process on the AnyWaste platform and ticking the acceptance checkbox presented during registration;
- accessing or using the Platform after this DPA has been made available or updated; or
- entering into an Order Form or other written agreement with AnyWaste that incorporates this DPA by reference.
2.2 The person completing the registration process represents and warrants that they have the authority to bind the Customer (the business entity) to the terms of this Agreement. Where a business entity uses the Platform through multiple Authorised Users, each such user's access and use of the Platform constitutes the business entity's continued acceptance of this Agreement.
2.3 AnyWaste may update this DPA from time to time. Where material changes are made, AnyWaste will provide not less than 30 days' notice by email to the registered account holder and/or by a prominent notice on the Platform. The Customer's continued use of the Platform following the effective date of any updated DPA constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. Where a Customer does not accept the updated terms, they may terminate their subscription in accordance with the Terms of Service.
2.4 A copy of this DPA is available at all times on the AnyWaste website. Customers may download or print this DPA for their own records. AnyWaste will provide a copy by email on request to privacy@anywaste.com.
3. Scope and Purpose of Processing
3.1 The Processor shall process Personal Data only to the extent necessary to provide the Services and strictly in accordance with the documented instructions of the Controller as set out in this DPA and the Terms of Service.
3.2 The subject matter, duration, nature, purpose, types of Personal Data, and categories of Data Subjects are set out in Schedule 1 (Processing Activities) to this Agreement.
3.3 The Controller is responsible for determining the lawful basis for processing under Article 6 UK GDPR (and Article 9 where special category data is involved) and for ensuring that its instructions to the Processor are lawful.
3.4 If the Processor considers that any instruction from the Controller infringes Applicable Data Protection Law, the Processor shall notify the Controller immediately and shall not be required to follow that instruction.
4. Controller's Obligations
4.1 The Controller shall:
- ensure that there is a valid lawful basis under Applicable Data Protection Law for all Personal Data provided to the Processor;
- ensure that all necessary privacy notices have been provided to Data Subjects and all required consents obtained before providing Personal Data to the Processor;
- comply with its obligations under Applicable Data Protection Law in its role as Controller;
- ensure that all instructions given to the Processor comply with Applicable Data Protection Law;
- notify the Processor promptly of any changes to its instructions that may affect the Processor's obligations;
- maintain accurate records of processing activities in accordance with Article 30 UK GDPR;
- ensure that any Personal Data provided to the Processor is accurate, complete, and relevant to the lawful purpose for which it is shared.
5. Processor's Obligations
5.1 The Processor shall:
- process Personal Data only on documented instructions from the Controller, except where required to do so by applicable law, in which case the Processor shall notify the Controller of that legal requirement before processing (unless prohibited by law);
- ensure that all persons authorised to process Personal Data are subject to appropriate confidentiality obligations or statutory obligations of confidentiality;
- implement and maintain appropriate Technical and Organisational Measures as set out in Schedule 2, in accordance with Article 32 UK GDPR;
- not engage any Sub-processor without prior authorisation of the Controller, save as provided in clause 8 of this DPA;
- assist the Controller, insofar as reasonably possible, in fulfilling its obligations to respond to Data Subject rights requests under Chapter III UK GDPR;
- assist the Controller in ensuring compliance with its obligations under Articles 32 to 36 UK GDPR, taking into account the nature of the processing and the information available to the Processor;
- at the choice of the Controller, delete or return all Personal Data after the end of the provision of the Services, and delete existing copies unless applicable law requires their retention;
- make available to the Controller all information necessary to demonstrate compliance with Article 28 UK GDPR obligations and allow for audits in accordance with clause 13 of this DPA;
- notify the Controller without undue delay upon becoming aware of a Personal Data Breach in accordance with clause 10 of this DPA.
6. Data Subject Rights
6.1 The Processor shall, to the extent reasonably practicable, assist the Controller in responding to requests from Data Subjects exercising their rights under Chapter III UK GDPR, including:
- right of access (Article 15);
- right to rectification (Article 16);
- right to erasure (Article 17);
- right to restriction of processing (Article 18);
- right to data portability (Article 20);
- right to object (Article 21).
6.2 The Processor shall promptly forward to the Controller any request received directly from a Data Subject that relates to the Controller's processing activities, and shall take no action on such a request without the Controller's written instruction.
6.3 The Controller is solely responsible for responding to Data Subject requests. The Processor shall provide the necessary technical assistance to facilitate such responses within a reasonable timeframe agreed between the parties.
7. Security of Processing
7.1 Taking into account the state of the art, the costs of implementation, and the nature, scope, context, and purposes of processing, the Processor shall implement and maintain appropriate Technical and Organisational Measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, including as appropriate:
- pseudonymisation and encryption of Personal Data where appropriate;
- the ability to ensure the ongoing confidentiality, integrity, availability, and resilience of processing systems and services;
- the ability to restore availability and access to Personal Data in a timely manner following a physical or technical incident;
- a process for regularly testing, assessing, and evaluating the effectiveness of technical and organisational measures.
7.2 The Technical and Organisational Measures in place as at the date of this Agreement are set out in Schedule 2. The Processor may update such measures from time to time, provided that updates shall not materially reduce the level of protection afforded.
8. Sub-processors
8.1 By accepting this DPA, the Customer provides general written authorisation for the Processor to engage Sub-processors. The current list of authorised Sub-processors is set out in Schedule 3 and will be updated as Sub-processors change.
8.2 Prior to engaging any new Sub-processor, the Processor shall notify the Controller by updating Schedule 3 on the AnyWaste website and providing not less than 30 days' prior written notice to the registered account holder by email ("Sub-processor Change Notice").
8.3 The Controller may object to any new Sub-processor on reasonable grounds relating to data protection by notifying the Processor in writing within 14 days of the Sub-processor Change Notice. If the parties cannot resolve the objection within 30 days, either party may terminate the Services on written notice without liability for such termination.
8.4 Where the Processor engages a Sub-processor, it shall impose data protection obligations on that Sub-processor by way of a written agreement that provides at minimum the same level of protection as this DPA. The Processor shall remain fully liable to the Controller for the Sub-processor's performance of those obligations.
9. International Transfers
9.1 The Processor shall not transfer Personal Data outside the United Kingdom or the European Economic Area without the prior written consent of the Controller, save where such transfer is permitted under Applicable Data Protection Law.
9.2 Where transfers to third countries are agreed, the Processor shall ensure that an appropriate safeguard is in place in accordance with Chapter V UK GDPR, including:
- an adequacy decision by the UK Secretary of State under Article 45 UK GDPR;
- appropriate safeguards under Article 46 UK GDPR, such as UK International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs) or UK Addendum to the EU Standard Contractual Clauses;
- a derogation under Article 49 UK GDPR where applicable.
9.3 The Processor shall promptly notify the Controller if any safeguard in place for an international transfer is no longer valid.
10. Personal Data Breaches
10.1 The Processor shall notify the Controller without undue delay and, where feasible, within 48 hours of becoming aware of a Personal Data Breach affecting Personal Data processed under this Agreement.
10.2 Such notification shall include, to the extent available at the time:
- a description of the nature of the breach, including the categories and approximate number of Data Subjects and records concerned;
- the contact details of the relevant privacy contact at AnyWaste;
- a description of the likely consequences of the breach;
- a description of the measures taken or proposed to address the breach.
10.3 The Processor shall cooperate fully with the Controller to enable the Controller to comply with its obligations under Articles 33 and 34 UK GDPR in respect of notifying the ICO and, where required, Data Subjects.
10.4 The Processor shall not make any public announcement or notification to Data Subjects regarding a Personal Data Breach without the Controller's prior written consent, except as required by applicable law.
11. Data Protection Impact Assessments
11.1 The Processor shall provide reasonable assistance to the Controller in carrying out Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) required under Article 35 UK GDPR, where such assessments concern processing activities carried out by the Processor.
11.2 The Processor shall provide reasonable assistance to the Controller in consulting the ICO where required under Article 36 UK GDPR.
12. Records of Processing Activities
12.1 The Processor shall maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all categories of processing activities carried out on behalf of the Controller in accordance with Article 30(2) UK GDPR. Such records shall be made available to the ICO on request.
13. Audit Rights
13.1 The Processor shall make available all information necessary to demonstrate compliance with this DPA and Article 28 UK GDPR.
13.2 The Processor shall allow for audits, including inspections, conducted by the Controller or a mandated auditor, subject to the following conditions:
- the Controller shall provide not less than 30 days' prior written notice of any audit;
- audits shall be conducted during normal business hours and in a manner that minimises operational disruption;
- audits shall not be conducted more than once in any calendar year unless there is a reasonable belief that a breach of this DPA has occurred;
- the auditor shall execute a confidentiality agreement with the Processor prior to commencing the audit;
- the cost of any audit shall be borne by the Controller unless the audit reveals a material breach of this DPA, in which case the cost shall be borne by the Processor.
13.3 Where the Processor provides a relevant third-party audit certification (including ISO 27001 or SOC 2) or a completed information security questionnaire, this shall satisfy the Controller's audit rights in respect of the matters covered by that certification or questionnaire.
14. Deletion and Return of Personal Data
14.1 On termination or expiry of the Services, or earlier on the Controller's written request, the Processor shall, at the Controller's election:
- return all Personal Data to the Controller in a commonly used and machine-readable format; or
- securely delete or destroy all Personal Data processed under this Agreement.
14.2 The Processor shall provide written confirmation of deletion or destruction within 30 days of the termination date.
14.3 The Processor may retain Personal Data to the extent required by applicable law, provided that the Processor notifies the Controller of such requirement and processes the retained data only as required by law.
14.4 The Processor's back-up systems shall remove Personal Data within a maximum of 90 days of any deletion request.
15. Liability
15.1 Each party's liability under this DPA is subject to the limitations and exclusions set out in the Terms of Service.
15.2 The Processor shall indemnify the Controller against all claims, losses, damages, and costs arising from the Processor's breach of this DPA or of Applicable Data Protection Law, to the extent attributable to the Processor.
15.3 The Controller shall indemnify the Processor against all claims, losses, damages, and costs arising from the Controller's breach of this DPA or of Applicable Data Protection Law, to the extent attributable to the Controller.
16. Term and Termination
16.1 This DPA commences on the date of the Customer's acceptance and continues for the duration of the Services.
16.2 Either party may terminate this DPA on written notice if the other party materially breaches any provision and fails to remedy the breach (if capable of remedy) within 30 days of written notice.
16.3 Clauses 7, 10, 14, and 15 shall survive termination of this Agreement.
17. General Provisions
17.1 Governing Law. This DPA is governed by the laws of England and Wales. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
17.2 Entire Agreement. This DPA, together with the Terms of Service and all Schedules, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the processing of Personal Data, and supersedes all prior agreements, representations, and understandings.
17.3 Amendments. AnyWaste may update this DPA from time to time. The current version shall always be published on the AnyWaste website. The Customer's continued use of the Platform after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised DPA, subject to the notice provisions in clause 2.3.
17.4 Severability. If any provision is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force.
17.5 Priority. In the event of any conflict between this DPA and the Terms of Service, this DPA shall take precedence in respect of data protection matters.
SCHEDULE 1 — Processing Activities
| Subject matter | Processing of personal data of waste operators, company representatives, drivers, and authorised users in connection with the provision of digital waste tracking, consignment note management, duty of care documentation, hazardous waste records, and regulatory reporting services via the AnyWaste platform. |
| Duration | For the duration of the Services and for such further period as required by applicable law. |
| Nature of processing | Collection, recording, storage, retrieval, organisation, structuring, use, disclosure by transmission, and deletion of personal data via the AnyWaste digital platform, including automated processing for the generation of waste transfer documents, dashboards, and regulatory returns. |
| Purpose | To enable the Controller to create, manage, and retain digital waste transfer notes (WTNs), hazardous waste consignment notes (HWCNs), dangerous goods notes (DGNs), duty of care records, and regulatory compliance data in accordance with the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011, the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005, the Waste Regulations 2011, and associated Environment Agency frameworks. |
| Types of personal data | Full name; email address; telephone number; job title and employer details; vehicle registration numbers; carrier licence reference numbers; digital signature data; login credentials (stored in hashed form only); IP address and device identifiers; audit log data; any personal data contained within waste movement documentation entered or uploaded by the Controller. |
| Categories of data subjects | Employees, contractors, and representatives of waste producer organisations; employees, contractors, and representatives of waste carrier and logistics organisations; employees of waste recycling and treatment facility operators; drivers and logistics personnel; waste brokers and waste managers; local authority personnel; any other natural persons whose data is included in waste documentation processed via the Platform. |
| Special categories | None ordinarily expected. The Controller is solely responsible for ensuring that no special category personal data (as defined in Article 9 UK GDPR) is submitted to the Platform unless expressly agreed in writing with the Processor. |
SCHEDULE 2 — Technical and Organisational Security Measures
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following measures are in place as at the date of this Agreement. AnyWaste may update these measures over time; any updates shall not materially reduce the level of protection afforded to Personal Data. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Access Controls
- Role-based access control (RBAC) restricting access to Personal Data to authorised personnel on a need-to-know basis.
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) required for all administrative access to production systems.
- Individual user accounts with unique credentials; shared accounts are not permitted on production systems.
- Regular access reviews conducted to revoke access for personnel who no longer require it.
Encryption
- All Personal Data is encrypted in transit using TLS 1.2 or higher.
- Personal Data stored in databases is encrypted at rest using industry-standard encryption (AES-256 or equivalent).
- Encryption keys are managed using industry-standard key management practices with appropriate separation of duties.
System and Network Security
- Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security monitoring tools are deployed to protect processing environments.
- Vulnerability assessments and penetration testing are conducted periodically.
- Security patches and updates are applied in accordance with a documented patch management policy.
- Production environments are logically separated from development and test environments.
Data Backup and Recovery
- Regular automated backups of all Personal Data are performed and tested periodically.
- Documented incident response and disaster recovery procedures are maintained.
- Recovery time and recovery point objectives are defined and reviewed regularly.
Personnel Measures
- All personnel with access to Personal Data receive data protection training on appointment and regularly thereafter.
- All employees and contractors are bound by contractual confidentiality obligations.
- Background checks are conducted for roles with access to sensitive data, in accordance with applicable law.
Incident Management
- A documented Personal Data Breach response procedure is maintained and tested.
- All security incidents are logged, investigated, and reported in accordance with this DPA and Applicable Data Protection Law.
SCHEDULE 3 — Authorised Sub-processors
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The following Sub-processors are authorised as at the last-updated date of this Agreement. AnyWaste will provide 30 days' advance notice of changes to this list in accordance with clause 8.2. The current version of this Schedule is always published on the AnyWaste website. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| Sub-processor | Country | Processing Activity | Safeguard |
| \<span class="legal-tbc">[cloud infrastruct | ure provider — | to be confirmed]</span> UK / EEA Cloud hosting, data storage, and automated backup | services UK Adequacy / IDTA as applicable |
| \<span class="legal-tbc">[email delivery pr | ovider — to be | confirmed]</span> \<span class="legal-tbc">[detail to be confirmed before publica | tion]</span> Transactional email delivery --- platform notifications and account communications UK Adequacy / SCCs as applicable |
| \<span class="legal-tbc">[analytics provide | r — to be conf | irmed]</span> \<span class="legal-tbc">[detail to be confirmed before publica | tion]</span> Anonymised platform usage analytics (no Personal Data transferred in identifiable form) UK Adequacy / SCCs as applicable |
The current and complete Sub-processor list is maintained on the AnyWaste website. Customers may request a copy at any time by contacting privacy@anywaste.com.
SCHEDULE 4 — Contact Details
| Processor (AnyWaste Global Ltd) | |
| Registered address | 2 Victoria Hall, Coombe Lane, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AX, United Kingdom |
| Company number | 13460286 |
| ICO Registration | Application in progress — ICO registration to be confirmed |
| Privacy contact | privacy@anywaste.com |
| Data Protection contact | \Privacy Lead, privacy@anywaste.com |
LEGAL REVIEW REQUIRED BEFORE PUBLICATION All \<span class="legal-tbc">[detail to be confirmed before publication]</span> placeholders must be completed before this document is published. This document should be reviewed by a qualified UK solicitor prior to publication. Items requiring completion: registered address, company number, ICO registration number, and all Sub-processor details in Schedule 3.
AnyWaste Global Ltd | Registered in England & Wales | anywaste.com | privacy@anywaste.com
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