Question 1

What is the DPA Risk Analyzer?

Accepted Answer

The DPA Risk Analyzer is an AI-powered tool that analyzes Data Processing Agreements and highlights potential risk areas in plain English. It provides a fast, informational review to help non-lawyers understand how risk is allocated in a DPA.

Question 2

Who is this tool for?

Accepted Answer

It's designed for business professionals who encounter DPAs regularly but don't have deep legal or privacy expertise—startup founders, sales teams, operations managers, procurement professionals, and small to mid-sized companies acting as data processors.

Question 3

Is this a substitute for a lawyer?

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No. The DPA Risk Analyzer provides an informational first-pass review and does not offer legal advice. It's designed to help you understand potential risks and decide when to escalate to legal counsel.

Question 4

What file formats are supported?

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You can upload DPAs in PDF or DOCX format, or paste text directly into the platform.

Question 5

How long does an analysis take?

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Quick Scans are typically completed in 1-3 minutes with results displayed directly in the app. Deep Scans take 5-10 minutes and deliver a comprehensive report via email with clause citations and detailed rationale.

Question 6

Is my data secure?

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Yes. All documents are processed securely and treated as confidential. We never share your agreements with third parties.

Question 7

What does the DPA Risk Analyzer actually analyze?

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The tool reviews your DPA from the perspective of a data processor and assesses risk across multiple domains: regulatory compliance, financial liability, operational obligations, security requirements, and contractual fairness. It identifies both problematic clauses and missing protections.

Question 8

What perspective does the analysis take?

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The DPA Risk Analyzer reviews agreements from the standpoint of a data processor (the vendor or service provider), not the data controller (the customer). This is the perspective most relevant to SaaS and service companies.

Question 9

What risk levels are used?

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Each risk area is classified as Low, Moderate, High, or Critical based on potential exposure and deviation from market standards.

Question 10

How does the DPA Risk Analyzer identify "missing" protections?

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The tool compares the agreement against common market-standard provisions. If typical safeguards—like liability caps, subprocessor rights, or reasonable termination clauses—are absent or unusually weak, they're flagged.

Question 11

Can I analyze the same DPA multiple times?

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Yes, but each analysis uses one credit. You might re-run an analysis after negotiating changes to see how the risk profile has improved.

Question 12

What if my DPA is highly customized or unusual?

Accepted Answer

The DPA Risk Analyzer is trained on a wide range of DPA structures, but highly atypical agreements may produce less precise results. We recommend professional legal review for complex or non-standard contracts.

Question 13

What is the difference between Quick Scan and Deep Scan?

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Quick Scan provides a fast, high-level risk assessment in 1-3 minutes with results displayed directly in the app. Deep Scan delivers a comprehensive analysis in 5-10 minutes with specific clause citations, exact language quotes, and detailed rationale for each finding—sent directly to your email.

Question 14

Who can use Quick Scan?

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Quick Scan is available to all users, including single review purchasers and plan subscribers. It's perfect for initial reviews and time-sensitive assessments.

Question 15

Who can use Deep Scan?

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Deep Scan is exclusively available to plan subscribers. This premium feature provides the most thorough analysis with professional-grade documentation suitable for legal review and negotiation support.

Question 16

What extra information does Deep Scan provide?

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Deep Scan includes: specific clause citations (e.g., 'Section 7.2'), exact language quotes from your document, detailed rationale comparing terms to market standards, notable or unusual provisions that warrant attention, and a formatted PDF report delivered via email.

Question 17

Which scan type should I choose?

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Use Quick Scan for rapid initial assessments, routine reviews, or when you need results immediately. Choose Deep Scan when preparing for negotiations, conducting due diligence, or when you need documentation to share with legal counsel or stakeholders.

Question 18

Do both scan types cost the same?

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Yes, both Quick Scan and Deep Scan consume one credit per analysis. The difference is in the depth of analysis and delivery method, not the credit cost.

Question 19

What's included in the report?

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Each report includes: an executive summary of overall risk, risk breakdowns by category (regulatory, financial, operational, security, contractual), specific flagged clauses with plain-English explanations, identification of missing or weak protections, and market context and benchmarking.

Question 20

Can I share the report with others?

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Yes. You can download a PDF version and share it with your team, legal counsel, or other stakeholders.

Question 21

Can I use the report in negotiations?

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Yes. The report can help you identify specific terms to negotiate or question with your customer or vendor.

Question 22

Does the report tell me what to do?

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No. The report highlights risks and provides context, but it doesn't make recommendations or give legal advice. You decide how to act on the findings.

Question 23

How accurate is the DPA Risk Analyzer?

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The tool uses advanced AI trained on a wide range of DPAs and privacy regulations. However, it's designed as a triage and education tool, not a definitive legal analysis. Always consult a lawyer for binding advice, especially on critical and/or highly complex matters.

Question 24

What are the limitations of this tool?

Accepted Answer

The tool does not provide legal advice or replace a lawyer, cannot guarantee the enforceability or interpretation of any clause, may not catch every nuance in highly complex or unusual agreements, and provides a single-pass analysis, not multi-round negotiation support.

Question 25

What if the DPA Risk Analyzer misses something important?

Accepted Answer

AI tools are powerful but not infallible. That's why we always recommend professional legal review for final contract decisions, especially for high-risk agreements.

Question 26

Does the DPA Risk Analyzer understand non-English DPAs?

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Currently, the tool is optimized for English-language agreements. Support for other languages may be added in the future.

Question 27

What jurisdictions does the Analyzer cover?

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The tool is optimized for GDPR (EU) and UK data protection law. It's most relevant for companies operating in Europe and the UK or serving customers in those regions.

Question 28

Can I use it for non-EU agreements?

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The DPA Risk Analyzer can still provide useful risk insights for non-EU agreements, but it's specifically trained on EU/UK privacy standards. Results may be less precise for agreements governed by other frameworks (e.g., US state privacy laws).

Question 29

Does it cover international data transfers?

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Yes. The DPA Risk Analyzer reviews clauses related to cross-border data flows, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), and other transfer mechanisms.

Question 30

What subscription plans do you offer?

Accepted Answer

We offer three monthly subscription plans: Basic (€35/mo, 3 credits), Business (€89/mo, 10 credits), and Professional (€199/mo, 25 credits). Each plan includes rollover credits and discounted rates on additional credit purchases.

Question 31

How do credits work?

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Each credit allows you to analyze one DPA. Your subscription includes monthly credits that refresh at each billing cycle. Credits are used in this order: regular monthly credits first, then rollover credits, then any extra credits you've purchased.

Question 32

What is the rollover credit policy?

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Unused credits roll over to the next month, up to a maximum of 2x your monthly allocation. For example, on the Business plan (10 credits/mo), you can accumulate up to 20 rollover credits. This ensures you never lose value while keeping balances manageable.

Question 33

Can I purchase additional credits?

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Yes! Active subscribers can purchase extra credits at discounted rates: €10/credit on Basic, €8/credit on Business, and €6/credit on Professional. Extra credits never expire and are used only after your regular and rollover credits.

Question 34

What if I don't want a subscription?

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We offer a Single Review option at €20 for one DPA analysis. This is perfect for a one-time review without any ongoing commitment.

Question 35

Can I change my subscription plan?

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Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time. Changes take effect immediately, with prorated billing. When upgrading, you'll receive additional credits right away. When downgrading, excess credits will be converted to rollover credits (within the rollover cap).

Question 36

How do I cancel my subscription?

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You can cancel your subscription anytime from your Subscription page. Your access continues until the end of your current billing period. Any remaining credits (regular, rollover, and extra) will be available until expiration.

Question 37

Can I get a refund?

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We do not offer refunds for subscription payments or credit purchases. Please see our Terms for more information.

Question 38

Is there a free trial?

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We do not currently offer free trials. However, you can view a sample report on our website to see exactly what you'll receive, or purchase a Single Review to try our service without a subscription.

Question 39

Do you offer enterprise or volume pricing?

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We may be able to offer custom pricing for enterprise customers with higher volume needs. Contact us to learn more.

Question 40

Do I need to install anything?

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No. The DPA Risk Analyzer is a web-based tool. Just upload your document and get results instantly.

Question 41

What browsers are supported?

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The platform works on all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).

Question 42

What if I encounter a technical issue?

Accepted Answer

Contact our support team at support@reviewmydpa.com. We're here to help.

Question 43

Can the DPA Risk Analyzer integrate with our existing tools?

Accepted Answer

We may be able to offer custom integrations for Enterprise customers. Contact us to learn more.

Question 44

What do you do with uploaded documents?

Accepted Answer

Documents are processed for analysis and then handled according to our data retention policy. We never share your agreements with third parties.

Question 45

Do you use my DPAs to train your AI?

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We do not use uploaded or saved documents for AI model training.

Question 46

Where is my data stored?

Accepted Answer

We primarily use servers in the European Union to store data.

Question 47

Are you GDPR compliant?

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Yes. Our platform is designed to meet GDPR requirements for data processing and security.

Question 48

Who created the DPA Risk Analyzer?

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We're a diverse team of SaaS entrepreneurs who work remotely from around the globe.

Question 49

Why did you build this?

Accepted Answer

We saw that non-lawyers were struggling to understand DPA risk without expensive or slow legal reviews. We built this tool to democratize access to clear, fast risk insights.

Question 50

How can I get in touch?

Accepted Answer

Contact us at support@reviewmydpa.com. We'd love to hear from you.

Question 51

Do you offer consulting or legal services?

Accepted Answer

No. We only provide software tools for DPA risk analysis. For legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

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