This document provides additional details and examples for entity concepts in the Data Privacy Vocabulary [[DPV]], and is a companion to the [[DPV]] specification.

Contributing: The DPVCG welcomes participation to improve the DPV and associated resources, including expansion or refinement of concepts, requesting information and applications, and addressing open issues. See contributing guide for further information.

DPV and Related Resources

[[[DPV]]]: is the base/core specification for the 'Data Privacy Vocabulary', which is extended for Personal Data [[PD]], Locations [[LOC]], Risk Management [[RISK]], Technology [[TECH]], and [[AI]]. Specific [[LEGAL]] extensions are also provided which model jurisdiction specific regulations and concepts - see the complete list of extensions. To support understanding and applications of [[DPV]], various guides and resources [[GUIDES]] are provided, including a [[PRIMER]]. A Search Index of all concepts from DPV and extensions is available.

[[DPV]] and related resources are published on GitHub. For a general overview of the Data Protection Vocabularies and Controls Community Group [[DPVCG]], its history, deliverables, and activities - refer to DPVCG Website. For meetings, see the DPVCG calendar.

The peer-reviewed article “Creating A Vocabulary for Data Privacy” presents a historical overview of the DPVCG, and describes the methodology and structure of the DPV along with describing its creation. An open-access version can be accessed here, here, and here. The article Data Privacy Vocabulary (DPV) - Version 2, accepted for presentation at the 23rd International Semantic Web Conference (ISWC 2024), describes the changes made in DPV v2.

Introduction

[=Entity=] in DPV refer to the concept of 'entity' as defined in law and society, which can be organisations or individuals, and which is distinct from the technical concept of 'agent'. A [=LegalEntity=] specifically refers to entities recognised legally or within legal norms. Expanding on these, DPV provides a taxonomy of entities based on their application within laws and use-cases in the form of Legal roles, such as [=DataController=], [=DataSubject=], and [=Authority=]. Later, these concepts are expanded into taxonomies for different kinds of entities categorised under a common concept. For example, categories of Data Subjects such as [=Adult=], [=User=], or [=Employee=]; or kinds of Authorities, or categories of Organisations.

The relation [=hasEntity=] is used to refer to an entity or associate it with a context, for example to indicate its involvement. More specific relations are provided to indicate legal roles, such as [=hasDataSubject=], [=hasDataController=], [=hasDataProcessor=], and so on.

The relation `isImplementedByEntity` indicates the entity that implements the specified context e.g. processing operation or process.

To specify information about entities, DPV provides [=hasName=], [=hasAddress=], [=hasContact=], and hasIdentifier relations which can be used to indicate the name, address, contact, and identifier of the entity respectively. The properties are useful to indicate this information in a succint manner within a context - such as in documentation and records. However, they are not sufficient to represent all relevant information about the entities, and are also not capable of representing complex information - such as alternate or common names, detailed addresses with cities and postcodes, and different kinds of contact information and identifiers. For this, we recommend using other existing vocabularies such as schema.org.

Legal Roles

Legal Role is the role taken on by a legal entity based on definitions or criteria from laws, regulations, or other such normative sources. Legal roles assist in representing the role and responsibility of an entity within the context of processing, and from this to determine the requirements and obligations that should apply, and their compliance or conformance.

Data Controller

A [=DataController=] is the entity responsible for the determination of processing of personal data. The exact meaning of 'responsible' and 'determination' varies across jurisdictions and laws. For example, [[GDPR]] defines a controller as the entity that determines 'means' and 'purposes' of processing personal data i.e. the entity that not only determine which data is being processed, but also the why and how of it. DPV does not prescribe to any particular jurisdictional definition, and the term 'Controller' here is analogous to the ISO term 'PII Controller'.

To indicate the name, address, and contact details for a controller, the properties `hasName`, `hasAddress`, and `hasContact` are provided. Other properties can also be used to provide this as well as additional details, such as [[[FOAF]]] or Schema.org.

To indicate an entity acting as the representative of the controller, the concept [=Representative=] and relation [=hasRepresentative=] are provided. Representatives can be present to maintain presence in multiple jurisdictions without the controller having to open new units in those divisions. The location or jurisdiction of representatives can be expressed by using the DPV concepts e.g. `hasLocation` and `hasJurisdiction`.

Data Processor

A Data Processor is an entity which processes personal data on behalf of the controller i.e. the controller provides instructions to the processor for what processing activities to perform. The processor is only responsible for carrying out the processing as stipulated by the controller. The term 'Processor' is analogous to the ISO term 'PII Processor'. Name, address, and contact details of a processor can be specified using the same properties as that of a controller. Similarly, representatives of a processor can also be indicated by using the [=Representative=] and [=hasRepresentative=] concepts.

The instructions from a Controller to a Processor typically take the form of a `ControllerProcessorAgreement` which is a contract between the two entities. The contract can specify which entity takes on which role, what activities are to be performed by whom, and any other pertinent details regarding processing of personal data.

Data Recipient

[=Recipient=] represents the entity that receives data i.e. is the recipient for data. Recipients receive data through processing operations such as collect, share, and transfer. The relation [=hasRecipient=] indicates the entity that receives data. Recipients can be the controller, processor, or third party in use-cases. Processors are defined as a subcategory of Recipient as they need to receive data in order to process it. To explicitly denote that the recipient is a controller, the relation [=hasRecipientDataController=] is provided. It is useful in situations such as clarifying where the data controller receives data, or to indicate recipients in a joint controller relationships. To indicate a third party is the recipient, the relation [=hasRecipientThirdParty=] is provided.

Third Party

A [=ThirdParty=] is an entity other than the data subject, data controller, data processor, or authority associated with a context or process. The nature of third parties' roles in such contexts are not defined in DPV.

Data Protection Officer

A [=DataProtectionOfficer=] (DPO) is an entity within or authorised by an organisation to monitor internal compliance, inform and advise on data protection obligations and act as a contact point for data subjects and the supervisory authority. It is indicated by using the relation [=hasDataProtectionOfficer=]. A DPO is a legal entity and a representative of the organisation, and their name, address, and contact details can be specified using the same properties as any other representative or legal entity.

Data Importer/Exporter

When data is being transferred, especially across jurisdictions, the entity sending the data is called the [=DataExporter=] and the entity receiving it is called the [=DataImporter=]. When the exporter and importer are in different jurisdictions, the data transfer is indicated to be `CrossBorderDataTransfer`. Exporters and Importers are indicated by using the relations [=hasDataExporter=] and [=hasDataImporter=].

Authorities

The concept [=Authority=] is a specific Governmental Organisation authorised to enforce a law or regulation. Authorities can be associated with a specific domain, topic, or jurisdiction. DPV currently defines regional authorities for [=NationalAuthority=], [=RegionalAuthority=], and [=SupraNationalAuthority=], and [=DataProtectionAuthority=] represents authorities associated with data protection and privacy. To associate authorities with concepts, the relations [=hasAuthority=] and [=isAuthorityFor=] are provided.

Data Protection Authority

A [=DataProtectionAuthority=] (DPA) is responsible for regulating laws associated with data protection and privacy. It is associated by using the relation [=hasAuthority=]. The [[LEGAL]] extensions provide authorities for jurisdictions, such as the DPAs responsible for enforcing [[GDPR]] in EU. For jurisdictional aspects such as 'lead' supervisory authority, see [[EU-GDPR]] extension.

Organisation

[=Organisation=] taxonomy allows expressing the category of kind of organisation an entity is. For example, [=GovernmentalOrganisation=] for government departments and units, [=NonGovernmentalOrganisation=] for NGOs, and so on. As these categories are fixed i.e. an entity cannot easily switch between them, the relation to indicate them is `rdf:type`.

Organisational Units

An [=OrganisationalUnit=] is a unit or department or division within an organisation which does not have its own separate legal identity. Such units enable accurately representing how an organisation functions and where the responsibility and accountability within an organisation is located. To indicate an organisation has a unit, the relations [=hasOrganisationalUnit=] and [=isOrganistionalUnitOf=] are used.

Subsidiaries

[=SubsidiaryLegalEntity=] is a company (organisation) owned or controller by another company (organisation). To indicate a subsidiary for an entity, the relations [=hasSubsidiary=] and [=isSubsidiaryOf=] are used. For jurisdictional aspects associated with subsidiaries such as 'establishments' under the GDPR, see the [[EU-GDPR]] extension.

Data Subjects

DPV provides a taxonomy of data subject types to assist with describing what kind of individuals or groups are associated with an use-case. Some examples of such types are agency-based roles: [=Adult=] and [=Child=], [=ParentOfDataSubject=], [=GuardianOfDataSubject=]; those associated with vulnerability: [=VulnerableDataSubject=], [=ElderlyDataSubject=], [=AsylumSeeker=]; domain-specific roles such as [=Patient=], [=Employee=], [=Student=], jurisdictional roles such as [=Citizen=], [=NonCitizen=], [=Immigrant=]; and general roles such as [=User=], [=Member=], [=Participant=], and [=Client=].

Vocabulary Index

Classes

Academic or Scientific Organisation

Term AcademicScientificOrganisation Prefix dpv
Label Academic or Scientific Organisation
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#AcademicScientificOrganisation
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:Organisation → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:hasSubsidiary, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor, dpv:isSubsidiaryOf
Definition Organisations related to academia or scientific pursuits e.g. Universities, Schools, Research Bodies
Source ADMS controlled vocabulary
Date Created 2022-02-02
Date Modified 2020-10-05
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit
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Adult

Term Adult Prefix dpv
Label Adult
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#Adult
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept, dpv:DataSubject
Broader/Parent types dpv:DataSubject → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataSubject, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition A natural person that is not a child i.e. has attained some legally specified age of adulthood
Date Created 2022-03-30
Contributors Georg P. Krog
See More: section ENTITIES-DATASUBJECT in DPV

Applicant

Term Applicant Prefix dpv
Label Applicant
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#Applicant
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept, dpv:DataSubject
Broader/Parent types dpv:DataSubject → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataSubject, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition Data subjects that are applicants in some context
Date Created 2022-04-06
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Georg P. Krog, Julian Flake, Paul Ryan, Beatriz Esteves
See More: section ENTITIES-DATASUBJECT in DPV

Asylum Seeker

Term AsylumSeeker Prefix dpv
Label Asylum Seeker
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#AsylumSeeker
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept, dpv:DataSubject
Broader/Parent types dpv:VulnerableDataSubject → dpv:DataSubject → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataSubject, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition Data subjects that are asylum seekers
Date Created 2022-06-15
Contributors Georg P. Krog
See More: section ENTITIES-DATASUBJECT in DPV

Authority

Term Authority Prefix dpv
Label Authority
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#Authority
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:GovernmentalOrganisation → dpv:Organisation → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Subject of relation dpv:isAuthorityFor
Object of relation dpv:hasAuthority, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:hasSubsidiary, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor, dpv:isSubsidiaryOf
Definition An authority with the power to create or enforce laws, or determine their compliance.
Date Created 2020-11-04
Contributors Georg P. Krog, Paul Ryan, Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES-AUTHORITY in DPV

Child

Term Child Prefix dpv
Label Child
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#Child
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept, dpv:DataSubject
Broader/Parent types dpv:DataSubject → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataSubject, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition A 'child' is a natural legal person who is below a certain legal age depending on the legal jurisdiction.
Usage Note The legality of age defining a child varies by jurisdiction. In addition, 'child' is distinct from a 'minor'. For example, the legal age for consumption of alcohol can be 21, which makes a person of age 20 a 'minor' in this context. In other cases, 'minor' and 'child' are used interchangeably to refer to a person below some legally defined age.
Date Created 2020-11-25
Date Modified 2022-06-22
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES-DATASUBJECT in DPV

Citizen

Term Citizen Prefix dpv
Label Citizen
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#Citizen
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept, dpv:DataSubject
Broader/Parent types dpv:DataSubject → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataSubject, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition Data subjects that are citizens (for a jurisdiction)
Date Created 2022-04-06
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Georg P. Krog, Julian Flake, Paul Ryan, Beatriz Esteves
See More: section ENTITIES-DATASUBJECT in DPV

Client

Term Client Prefix dpv
Label Client
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#Client
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept, dpv:DataSubject
Broader/Parent types dpv:Customer → dpv:DataSubject → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataSubject, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition Data subjects that are clients or recipients of services
Date Created 2022-04-06
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Georg P. Krog, Julian Flake, Paul Ryan, Beatriz Esteves
See More: section ENTITIES-DATASUBJECT in DPV

Consumer

Term Consumer Prefix dpv
Label Consumer
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#Consumer
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept, dpv:DataSubject
Broader/Parent types dpv:DataSubject → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataSubject, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition Data subjects that consume goods or services for direct use
Date Created 2022-04-06
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Georg P. Krog, Julian Flake, Paul Ryan, Beatriz Esteves
See More: section ENTITIES-DATASUBJECT in DPV

Customer

Term Customer Prefix dpv
Label Customer
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#Customer
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept, dpv:DataSubject
Broader/Parent types dpv:DataSubject → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataSubject, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition Data subjects that purchase goods or services
Usage Note note: for B2B relations where customers are organisations, this concept only applies for data subjects
Date Created 2022-04-06
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Georg P. Krog, Julian Flake, Paul Ryan, Beatriz Esteves
See More: section ENTITIES-DATASUBJECT in DPV

Data Controller

Term DataController Prefix dpv
Label Data Controller
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#DataController
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataController, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasRecipientDataController, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition The individual or organisation that decides (or controls) the purpose(s) of processing personal data.
Usage Note The terms 'Controller', 'Data Controller', and 'PII Controller' refer to the same concept
Examples dex:E0032 :: Indicating Controller identity and details of representative
dex:E0033 :: Indicating Processor as the implementing entity in a process
Source GDPR Art.4-7g
Date Created 2019-04-05
Date Modified 2020-11-04
Contributors Axel Polleres, Javier Fernández
See More: section ENTITIES-LEGALROLE in DEX

Data Exporter

Term DataExporter Prefix dpv
Label Data Exporter
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#DataExporter
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataExporter, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition An entity that 'exports' data where exporting is considered a form of data transfer
Usage Note The term 'Data Exporter' is used by the EU-EDPB as the entity that transfer data across borders. While the EDPB refers to the jurisdictional border of EU, the term within DPV can be used to denote any 'export' or transfer or transmission of data and is thus a broader concept than the EDPB's definition.
Examples dex:E0035 :: Specifying data exporters and importers
Source EDPB Recommendations 01/2020 on Data Transfers
Date Created 2021-09-08
Contributors David Hickey, Georg P. Krog, Paul Ryan, Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES-LEGALROLE in DEX

Data Importer

Term DataImporter Prefix dpv
Label Data Importer
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#DataImporter
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:Recipient → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataImporter, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasRecipient, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition An entity that 'imports' data where importing is considered a form of data transfer
Usage Note The term 'Data Importer' is used by the EU-EDPB as the entity that receives transferred data across borders. While the EDPB refers to the jurisdictional border of EU, the term within DPV can be used to denote any 'import' or reception of transfer or transmission of data and is thus a broader concept than the EDPB's definition.
Examples dex:E0035 :: Specifying data exporters and importers
Source EDPB Recommendations 01/2020 on Data Transfers
Date Created 2021-09-08
Contributors David Hickey, Georg P. Krog, Paul Ryan, Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES-LEGALROLE in DEX

Data Processor

Term DataProcessor Prefix dpv
Label Data Processor
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#DataProcessor
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:Recipient → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataProcessor, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasRecipient, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition A ‘processor’ means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes data on behalf of the controller.
Examples dex:E0033 :: Indicating Processor as the implementing entity in a process
Source GDPR Art.4-8
Date Created 2019-06-04
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES-LEGALROLE in DEX

Data Protection Authority

Term DataProtectionAuthority Prefix dpv
Label Data Protection Authority
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#DataProtectionAuthority
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:Authority → dpv:GovernmentalOrganisation → dpv:Organisation → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasAuthority, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:hasSubsidiary, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor, dpv:isSubsidiaryOf
Definition An authority tasked with overseeing legal compliance regarding privacy and data protection laws.
Examples dex:E0036 :: Indicate relevant authority for processing
Date Created 2020-11-04
Contributors Georg P. Krog, Paul Ryan, Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES-AUTHORITY in DEX

Data Protection Officer

Term DataProtectionOfficer Prefix dpv
Label Data Protection Officer
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#DataProtectionOfficer
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:Representative → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataProtectionOfficer, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasRepresentative, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition An entity within or authorised by an organisation to monitor internal compliance, inform and advise on data protection obligations and act as a contact point for data subjects and the supervisory authority.
Source GDPR Art.37
Date Created 2020-11-04
Date Modified 2021-12-08
Contributors Georg P. Krog, Paul Ryan
See More: section ENTITIES-LEGALROLE in DPV

Data Subject

Term DataSubject Prefix dpv
Label Data Subject
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#DataSubject
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataSubject, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition The individual (or category of individuals) whose personal data is being processed
Usage Note The term 'data subject' is specific to the GDPR, but is functionally equivalent to the term 'individual associated with data' and the ISO/IEC term 'PII Principle'
Examples dex:E0039 :: Indicating involvement of data subjects
Source GDPR Art.4-1g
Date Created 2019-04-05
Date Modified 2020-11-04
Contributors Axel Polleres, Javier Fernández
See More: section ENTITIES-DATASUBJECT in DEX

Data Sub-Processor

Term DataSubProcessor Prefix dpv
Label Data Sub-Processor
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#DataSubProcessor
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:DataProcessor → dpv:Recipient → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataProcessor, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasRecipient, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition A 'sub-processor' is a processor engaged by another processor
Usage Note A 'Sub-Processor' is always a 'Processor' with the distinction of not directly being appointed by the 'Controller'
Date Created 2020-11-25
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES-LEGALROLE in DPV

Elderly Data Subject

Term ElderlyDataSubject Prefix dpv
Label Elderly Data Subject
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#ElderlyDataSubject
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept, dpv:DataSubject
Broader/Parent types dpv:VulnerableDataSubject → dpv:DataSubject → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataSubject, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition Data subjects that are considered elderly (i.e. based on age)
Date Created 2022-06-15
Contributors Georg P. Krog
See More: section ENTITIES-DATASUBJECT in DPV

Employee

Term Employee Prefix dpv
Label Employee
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#Employee
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept, dpv:DataSubject
Broader/Parent types dpv:DataSubject → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataSubject, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition Data subjects that are employees
Date Created 2022-04-06
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Georg P. Krog, Julian Flake, Paul Ryan, Beatriz Esteves
See More: section ENTITIES-DATASUBJECT in DPV

Entity

Term Entity Prefix dpv
Label Entity
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#Entity
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Subject of relation dpv:hasAddress, dpv:hasContact, dpv:hasName, dpv:hasOrganisationalUnit, dpv:hasRelationWithDataSubject, dpv:hasRepresentative
Object of relation dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition A human or non-human 'thing' that constitutes as an entity
Date Created 2022-02-02
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES in DPV

For-Profit Organisation

Term ForProfitOrganisation Prefix dpv
Label For-Profit Organisation
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#ForProfitOrganisation
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:Organisation → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:hasSubsidiary, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor, dpv:isSubsidiaryOf
Definition An organisation that aims to achieve profit as its primary goal
Date Created 2022-02-02
Date Modified 2020-10-05
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES-ORGANISATION in DPV

Governmental Organisation

Term GovernmentalOrganisation Prefix dpv
Label Governmental Organisation
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#GovernmentalOrganisation
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:Organisation → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:hasSubsidiary, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor, dpv:isSubsidiaryOf
Definition An organisation managed or part of government
Date Created 2022-02-02
Date Modified 2020-10-05
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES-ORGANISATION in DPV

Guardian(s) of Data Subject

Term GuardianOfDataSubject Prefix dpv
Label Guardian(s) of Data Subject
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#GuardianOfDataSubject
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept, dpv:DataSubject
Broader/Parent types dpv:DataSubject → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataSubject, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition Guardian(s) of data subjects such as children
Date Created 2022-08-03
Contributors Georg P. Krog
See More: section ENTITIES-DATASUBJECT in DPV

Immigrant

Term Immigrant Prefix dpv
Label Immigrant
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#Immigrant
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept, dpv:DataSubject
Broader/Parent types dpv:DataSubject → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataSubject, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition Data subjects that are immigrants (for a jurisdiction)
Date Created 2022-04-06
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Georg P. Krog, Julian Flake, Paul Ryan, Beatriz Esteves
See More: section ENTITIES-DATASUBJECT in DPV

Industry Consortium

Term IndustryConsortium Prefix dpv
Label Industry Consortium
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#IndustryConsortium
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:Organisation → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:hasSubsidiary, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor, dpv:isSubsidiaryOf
Definition A consortium established and comprising on industry organisations
Source ADMS controlled vocabulary
Date Created 2022-02-02
Date Modified 2020-10-05
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES-ORGANISATION in DPV

International Organisation

Term InternationalOrganisation Prefix dpv
Label International Organisation
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#InternationalOrganisation
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:Organisation → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:hasSubsidiary, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor, dpv:isSubsidiaryOf
Definition An organisation and its subordinate bodies governed by public international law, or any other body which is set up by, or on the basis of, an agreement between two or more countries
Source GDPR Art.4-26
Date Created 2022-03-23
Date Modified 2020-10-05
Contributors Julian Flake, Georg P. Krog
See More: section ENTITIES-ORGANISATION in DPV

Job Applicant

Term JobApplicant Prefix dpv
Label Job Applicant
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#JobApplicant
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept, dpv:DataSubject
Broader/Parent types dpv:DataSubject → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataSubject, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition Data subjects that apply for jobs or employments
Date Created 2022-04-06
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Georg P. Krog, Julian Flake, Paul Ryan, Beatriz Esteves
See More: section ENTITIES-DATASUBJECT in DPV

Joint Data Controllers

Term JointDataControllers Prefix dpv
Label Joint Data Controllers
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#JointDataControllers
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:DataController → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataController, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasJointDataControllers, dpv:hasRecipientDataController, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition A group of Data Controllers that jointly determine the purposes and means of processing
Usage Note While Joint Data Controllers operate together, they are made up of individually distinct legal entities. To indicate the membership of this group, hasDataController should be used to denote each Data Controller. The concept of Joint Data Controllers also allows specifying a single group as the 'Controller' and to specify role and responsibilities within that group for each entity using DPV's concepts (e.g. isImplementedByEntity)
Date Created 2022-02-02
Contributors Georg P. Krog, Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES-LEGALROLE in DPV

Legal Entity

Term LegalEntity Prefix dpv
Label Legal Entity
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#LegalEntity
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition A human or non-human 'thing' that constitutes as an entity and which is recognised and defined in law
Date Created 2019-04-05
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES in DPV

Member

Term Member Prefix dpv
Label Member
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#Member
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept, dpv:DataSubject
Broader/Parent types dpv:DataSubject → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataSubject, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition Data subjects that are members of a group, organisation, or other collectives
Date Created 2022-04-06
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Georg P. Krog, Julian Flake, Paul Ryan, Beatriz Esteves
See More: section ENTITIES-DATASUBJECT in DPV

Mentally Vulnerable Data Subject

Term MentallyVulnerableDataSubject Prefix dpv
Label Mentally Vulnerable Data Subject
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#MentallyVulnerableDataSubject
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept, dpv:DataSubject
Broader/Parent types dpv:VulnerableDataSubject → dpv:DataSubject → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataSubject, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition Data subjects that are considered mentally vulnerable
Date Created 2022-06-15
Contributors Georg P. Krog
See More: section ENTITIES-DATASUBJECT in DPV

National Authority

Term NationalAuthority Prefix dpv
Label National Authority
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#NationalAuthority
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:Authority → dpv:GovernmentalOrganisation → dpv:Organisation → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasAuthority, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:hasSubsidiary, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor, dpv:isSubsidiaryOf
Definition An authority tasked with overseeing legal compliance for a nation
Source ADMS controlled vocabulary
Date Created 2022-02-02
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES-AUTHORITY in DPV

Natural Person

Term NaturalPerson Prefix dpv
Label Natural Person
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#NaturalPerson
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition A human
Date Created 2022-02-09
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES in DPV

Non-Citizen

Term NonCitizen Prefix dpv
Label Non-Citizen
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#NonCitizen
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept, dpv:DataSubject
Broader/Parent types dpv:DataSubject → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataSubject, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition Data subjects that are not citizens (for a jurisdiction)
Date Created 2022-04-06
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Georg P. Krog, Julian Flake, Paul Ryan, Beatriz Esteves
See More: section ENTITIES-DATASUBJECT in DPV

Non-Governmental Organisation

Term NonGovernmentalOrganisation Prefix dpv
Label Non-Governmental Organisation
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#NonGovernmentalOrganisation
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:Organisation → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:hasSubsidiary, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor, dpv:isSubsidiaryOf
Definition An organisation not part of or independent from the government
Source ADMS controlled vocabulary
Date Created 2022-02-02
Date Modified 2020-10-05
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES-ORGANISATION in DPV

Non-Profit Organisation

Term NonProfitOrganisation Prefix dpv
Label Non-Profit Organisation
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#NonProfitOrganisation
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:Organisation → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:hasSubsidiary, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor, dpv:isSubsidiaryOf
Definition An organisation that does not aim to achieve profit as its primary goal
Source ADMS controlled vocabulary
Date Created 2022-02-02
Date Modified 2020-10-05
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES-ORGANISATION in DPV

Organisation

Term Organisation Prefix dpv
Label Organisation
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#Organisation
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Subject of relation dpv:hasSubsidiary, dpv:isSubsidiaryOf
Object of relation dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:hasSubsidiary, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor, dpv:isSubsidiaryOf
Definition A general term reflecting a company or a business or a group acting as a unit
Date Created 2022-02-02
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit
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Organisational Unit

Term OrganisationalUnit Prefix dpv
Label Organisational Unit
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#OrganisationalUnit
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:Entity
Subject of relation dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf
Object of relation dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasOrganisationalUnit, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition Entity within an organisation that does not constitute as a separate legal entity
Examples dex:E0037 :: Indicating type of organisation and involvement of specific orgnisational units
Date Created 2022-03-23
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Paul Ryan
See More: section ENTITIES-ORGANISATION in DEX

Parent Legal Entity

Term ParentLegalEntity Prefix dpv
Label Parent Legal Entity
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#ParentLegalEntity
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:Organisation → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:hasSubsidiary, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor, dpv:isSubsidiaryOf
Definition A legal entity that has one or more subsidiary entities operating under it
Date Created 2024-04-14
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Georg P. Krog
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Parent(s) of Data Subject

Term ParentOfDataSubject Prefix dpv
Label Parent(s) of Data Subject
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#ParentOfDataSubject
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept, dpv:DataSubject
Broader/Parent types dpv:DataSubject → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataSubject, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition Parent(s) of data subjects such as children
Date Created 2022-08-03
Contributors Georg P. Krog
See More: section ENTITIES-DATASUBJECT in DPV

Participant

Term Participant Prefix dpv
Label Participant
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#Participant
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept, dpv:DataSubject
Broader/Parent types dpv:DataSubject → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataSubject, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition Data subjects that participate in some context such as volunteers in a function
Date Created 2022-04-06
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Georg P. Krog, Julian Flake, Paul Ryan, Beatriz Esteves
See More: section ENTITIES-DATASUBJECT in DPV

Patient

Term Patient Prefix dpv
Label Patient
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#Patient
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept, dpv:DataSubject
Broader/Parent types dpv:DataSubject → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataSubject, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition Data subjects that receive medical attention, treatment, care, advice, or other health related services
Date Created 2022-04-06
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Georg P. Krog, Julian Flake, Paul Ryan, Beatriz Esteves
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Public Register of Entities

Term PublicRegisterOfEntities Prefix dpv
Label Public Register of Entities
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#PublicRegisterOfEntities
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Definition A publicly available list of entities e.g. to indicate which entities perform a certain activity within a certain location or jurisdiction
Date Created 2024-06-11
Contributors Beatriz Esteves
See More: section ENTITIES in DPV

Recipient

Term Recipient Prefix dpv
Label Recipient
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#Recipient
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasRecipient, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition Entities that receive data or technologies
Usage Note Recipients that receive personal data can be a Third Party, Data Controller, or Data Processor.
Source GDPR Art.4-9g, SPECIAL Project
Related spl:AnyRecipient
Date Created 2019-04-05
Date Modified 2024-05-21
Contributors Axel Polleres, Javier Fernández
See More: section ENTITIES-LEGALROLE in DPV

Regional Authority

Term RegionalAuthority Prefix dpv
Label Regional Authority
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#RegionalAuthority
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:Authority → dpv:GovernmentalOrganisation → dpv:Organisation → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasAuthority, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:hasSubsidiary, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor, dpv:isSubsidiaryOf
Definition An authority tasked with overseeing legal compliance for a region
Source ADMS controlled vocabulary
Date Created 2022-02-02
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES-AUTHORITY in DPV

Representative

Term Representative Prefix dpv
Label Representative
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#Representative
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Subject of relation dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Object of relation dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasRepresentative, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition A representative of a legal entity
Examples dex:E0019 :: Indicating Entity Information, including DPO and Representatives
dex:E0032 :: Indicating Controller identity and details of representative
Source GDPR Art.27
Date Created 2020-11-04
Contributors Georg P. Krog, Paul Ryan, Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Beatriz Esteves
See More: section ENTITIES in DEX

Service Consumer

Term ServiceConsumer Prefix dpv
Label Service Consumer
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#ServiceConsumer
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:hasServiceConsumer, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition The entity that consumes or receives the service
Date Created 2024-04-20
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES-LEGALROLE in DPV

Service Provider

Term ServiceProvider Prefix dpv
Label Service Provider
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#ServiceProvider
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:hasServiceProvider, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition The entity that provides a service
Date Created 2024-04-20
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES-LEGALROLE in DPV

Student

Term Student Prefix dpv
Label Student
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#Student
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept, dpv:DataSubject
Broader/Parent types dpv:DataSubject → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataSubject, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition Data subjects that are students
Date Created 2022-04-06
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Georg P. Krog, Julian Flake, Paul Ryan, Beatriz Esteves
See More: section ENTITIES-DATASUBJECT in DPV

Subscriber

Term Subscriber Prefix dpv
Label Subscriber
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#Subscriber
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept, dpv:DataSubject
Broader/Parent types dpv:DataSubject → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataSubject, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition Data subjects that subscribe to service(s)
Usage Note note: subscriber can be customer or consumer
Date Created 2022-04-06
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Georg P. Krog, Julian Flake, Paul Ryan, Beatriz Esteves
See More: section ENTITIES-DATASUBJECT in DPV

Subsidiary Legal Entity

Term SubsidiaryLegalEntity Prefix dpv
Label Subsidiary Legal Entity
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#SubsidiaryLegalEntity
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:Organisation → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:hasSubsidiary, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor, dpv:isSubsidiaryOf
Definition A legal entity that operates as a subsidiary of another legal entity
Date Created 2024-04-14
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Georg P. Krog
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Supranational Authority

Term SupraNationalAuthority Prefix dpv
Label Supranational Authority
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#SupraNationalAuthority
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:Authority → dpv:GovernmentalOrganisation → dpv:Organisation → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasAuthority, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:hasSubsidiary, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor, dpv:isSubsidiaryOf
Definition An authority tasked with overseeing legal compliance for a supra-national union e.g. EU
Source ADMS controlled vocabulary
Date Created 2022-02-02
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES-AUTHORITY in DPV

Third Party

Term ThirdParty Prefix dpv
Label Third Party
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#ThirdParty
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:Recipient → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasRecipient, dpv:hasRecipientThirdParty, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition A ‘third party’ means any natural or legal person other than - the entities directly involved or operating under those directly involved in a process
Usage Note Third Party in the context of personal data processing are entities other than the data subject, controllers, processors, and authorities
Source GDPR Art.4-10
Date Created 2019-06-04
Date Modified 2024-05-21
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES-LEGALROLE in DPV

Tourist

Term Tourist Prefix dpv
Label Tourist
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#Tourist
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept, dpv:DataSubject
Broader/Parent types dpv:DataSubject → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataSubject, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition Data subjects that are tourists i.e. not citizens and not immigrants
Date Created 2022-04-06
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Georg P. Krog, Julian Flake, Paul Ryan, Beatriz Esteves
See More: section ENTITIES-DATASUBJECT in DPV

User

Term User Prefix dpv
Label User
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#User
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept, dpv:DataSubject
Broader/Parent types dpv:DataSubject → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataSubject, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition Data subjects that use service(s)
Date Created 2022-04-06
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Georg P. Krog, Julian Flake, Paul Ryan, Beatriz Esteves
See More: section ENTITIES-DATASUBJECT in DPV

Visitor

Term Visitor Prefix dpv
Label Visitor
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#Visitor
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept, dpv:DataSubject
Broader/Parent types dpv:DataSubject → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataSubject, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition Data subjects that are temporary visitors
Date Created 2022-04-06
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Georg P. Krog, Julian Flake, Paul Ryan, Beatriz Esteves
See More: section ENTITIES-DATASUBJECT in DPV

Vulnerable Data Subject

Term VulnerableDataSubject Prefix dpv
Label Vulnerable Data Subject
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#VulnerableDataSubject
Type rdfs:Class, skos:Concept, dpv:DataSubject
Broader/Parent types dpv:DataSubject → dpv:LegalEntity → dpv:Entity
Object of relation dpv:hasDataSubject, dpv:hasEntity, dpv:hasResponsibleEntity, dpv:isDeterminedByEntity, dpv:isImplementedByEntity, dpv:isIndicatedBy, dpv:isOrganistionalUnitOf, dpv:isRepresentativeFor
Definition Data Subjects which should be considered 'vulnerable' and therefore would require additional measures and safeguards
Usage Note This concept denotes a Data Subject or a group are vulnerable, but not what vulnerability they possess or its context. This information can be provided additionally as comments, or as separate concepts and relations. Proposals for this are welcome.
Date Created 2020-11-04
Contributors Georg P. Krog, Paul Ryan, Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES-DATASUBJECT in DPV

Properties

has address

Term hasAddress Prefix dpv
Label has address
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#hasAddress
Type rdf:Property, skos:Concept
Domain includes dpv:Entity
Definition Specifies address of a legal entity such as street address or pin code
Date Created 2020-11-04
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Georg P. Krog, Paul Ryan, Beatriz Esteves
See More: section ENTITIES in DPV

has authority

Term hasAuthority Prefix dpv
Label has authority
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#hasAuthority
Type rdf:Property, skos:Concept
Range includes dpv:Authority
Definition Indicates applicability of authority for a jurisdiction
Date Created 2022-01-19
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Georg P. Krog
See More: section ENTITIES-AUTHORITY in DPV

has contact

Term hasContact Prefix dpv
Label has contact
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#hasContact
Type rdf:Property, skos:Concept
Domain includes dpv:Entity
Definition Specifies contact details of a legal entity such as phone or email
Date Created 2020-11-04
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Georg P. Krog, Paul Ryan, Beatriz Esteves
See More: section ENTITIES in DPV

has data controller

Term hasDataController Prefix dpv
Label has data controller
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#hasDataController
Type rdf:Property, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:hasEntity
Sub-property of dpv:hasEntity
Range includes dpv:DataController
Definition Indicates association with Data Controller
Date Created 2019-04-04
Date Modified 2020-11-04
Contributors Axel Polleres, Javier Fernández, Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Mark Lizar, Bud Bruegger
See More: section ENTITIES-LEGALROLE in DPV

has data exporter

Term hasDataExporter Prefix dpv
Label has data exporter
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#hasDataExporter
Type rdf:Property, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:hasEntity
Sub-property of dpv:hasEntity
Range includes dpv:DataExporter
Definition Indicates inclusion or applicability of a LegalEntity in the role of Data Exporter
Date Created 2022-02-09
Contributors Paul Ryan, Georg P. Krog, Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES-LEGALROLE in DPV

has data importer

Term hasDataImporter Prefix dpv
Label has data importer
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#hasDataImporter
Type rdf:Property, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:hasRecipient → dpv:hasEntity
Sub-property of dpv:hasRecipient
Range includes dpv:DataImporter
Definition Indicates inclusion or applicability of a LegalEntity in the role of Data Importer
Date Created 2022-02-09
Contributors Paul Ryan, Georg P. Krog, Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES-LEGALROLE in DPV

has data processor

Term hasDataProcessor Prefix dpv
Label has data processor
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#hasDataProcessor
Type rdf:Property, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:hasRecipient → dpv:hasEntity
Sub-property of dpv:hasRecipient
Range includes dpv:DataProcessor
Definition Indiciates inclusion or applicability of a Data Processor
Date Created 2022-02-09
Contributors Paul Ryan, Georg P. Krog, Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES-LEGALROLE in DPV

has data protection officer

Term hasDataProtectionOfficer Prefix dpv
Label has data protection officer
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#hasDataProtectionOfficer
Type rdf:Property, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:hasRepresentative → dpv:hasEntity
Sub-property of dpv:hasRepresentative
Range includes dpv:DataProtectionOfficer
Definition Specifies an associated data protection officer
Date Created 2022-03-02
Contributors Paul Ryan, Rob Brennan
See More: section ENTITIES-LEGALROLE in DPV

has data subject

Term hasDataSubject Prefix dpv
Label has data subject
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#hasDataSubject
Type rdf:Property, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:hasEntity
Sub-property of dpv:hasEntity
Range includes dpv:DataSubject
Definition Indicates association with Data Subject
Date Created 2019-04-04
Date Modified 2020-11-04
Contributors Axel Polleres, Javier Fernández, Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Mark Lizar, Bud Bruegger
See More: section ENTITIES-DATASUBJECT in DPV

has entity

Term hasEntity Prefix dpv
Label has entity
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#hasEntity
Type rdf:Property, skos:Concept
Range includes dpv:Entity
Definition Indicates inclusion or applicability of an entity to some concept
Usage Note parent property for controller, processor, data subject, authority, etc.?
Date Created 2022-02-09
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES in DPV

has joint data controllers

Term hasJointDataControllers Prefix dpv
Label has joint data controllers
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#hasJointDataControllers
Type rdf:Property, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:hasDataController → dpv:hasEntity
Sub-property of dpv:hasDataController
Range includes dpv:JointDataControllers
Definition Indicates inclusion or applicability of a Joint Data Controller
Date Created 2022-02-09
Contributors Paul Ryan, Georg P. Krog, Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES-LEGALROLE in DPV

has name

Term hasName Prefix dpv
Label has name
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#hasName
Type rdf:Property, skos:Concept
Domain includes dpv:Entity
Definition Specifies name of a legal entity
Date Created 2020-11-04
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Georg P. Krog, Paul Ryan, Beatriz Esteves
See More: section ENTITIES in DPV

has organisational unit

Term hasOrganisationalUnit Prefix dpv
Label has organisational unit
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#hasOrganisationalUnit
Type rdf:Property, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:hasEntity
Sub-property of dpv:hasEntity
Domain includes dpv:Entity
Range includes dpv:OrganisationalUnit
Definition Indicates the specified entity is a unit of the organisation
Date Created 2024-06-10
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES in DPV

has recipient

Term hasRecipient Prefix dpv
Label has recipient
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#hasRecipient
Type rdf:Property, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:hasEntity
Sub-property of dpv:hasEntity
Domain includes dpv:RightExerciseActivity
Range includes dpv:Recipient
Definition Indicates Recipient of Data
Usage Note Also used to indicate the Recipient of a Right Exercise Activity
Source SPECIAL Project
Date Created 2019-04-04
Date Modified 2020-11-04
Contributors Axel Polleres, Javier Fernández, Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Mark Lizar, Bud Bruegger
See More: section ENTITIES-LEGALROLE in DPV , section RIGHTS in DPV

has recipient data controller

Term hasRecipientDataController Prefix dpv
Label has recipient data controller
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#hasRecipientDataController
Type rdf:Property, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:hasRecipient → dpv:hasEntity
Sub-property of dpv:hasRecipient
Range includes dpv:DataController
Definition Indiciates inclusion or applicability of a Data Controller as a Recipient of persona data
Date Created 2022-02-09
Contributors Paul Ryan, Georg P. Krog, Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES-LEGALROLE in DPV

has recipient third party

Term hasRecipientThirdParty Prefix dpv
Label has recipient third party
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#hasRecipientThirdParty
Type rdf:Property, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:hasRecipient → dpv:hasEntity
Sub-property of dpv:hasRecipient
Range includes dpv:ThirdParty
Definition Indiciates inclusion or applicability of a Third Party as a Recipient of persona data
Date Created 2022-02-09
Contributors Paul Ryan, Georg P. Krog, Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES-LEGALROLE in DPV

has relation with data subject

Term hasRelationWithDataSubject Prefix dpv
Label has relation with data subject
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#hasRelationWithDataSubject
Type rdf:Property, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:hasEntity
Sub-property of dpv:hasEntity
Domain includes dpv:Entity
Definition Indicates the relation between specified Entity and Data Subject
Date Created 2022-06-21
Contributors Georg P. Krog, Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Paul Ryan, Julian Flake
See More: section ENTITIES-DATASUBJECT in DPV

has representative

Term hasRepresentative Prefix dpv
Label has representative
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#hasRepresentative
Type rdf:Property, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:hasEntity
Sub-property of dpv:hasEntity
Domain includes dpv:Entity
Range includes dpv:Representative
Definition Specifies representative of the legal entity
Date Created 2020-11-04
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Georg P. Krog, Paul Ryan, Beatriz Esteves
See More: section ENTITIES in DPV

has responsible entity

Term hasResponsibleEntity Prefix dpv
Label has responsible entity
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#hasResponsibleEntity
Type rdf:Property, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:hasEntity
Sub-property of dpv:hasEntity
Range includes dpv:Entity
Definition Specifies the indicated entity is responsible within some context
Date Created 2022-03-02
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES in DPV

has service consumer

Term hasServiceConsumer Prefix dpv
Label has service consumer
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#hasServiceConsumer
Type rdf:Property, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:hasEntity
Sub-property of dpv:hasEntity
Domain includes dpv:Service
Range includes dpv:ServiceConsumer
Definition Indicates the entity that consumes or receives the associated service
Date Created 2024-04-20
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES-LEGALROLE in DPV

has service provider

Term hasServiceProvider Prefix dpv
Label has service provider
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#hasServiceProvider
Type rdf:Property, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:hasEntity
Sub-property of dpv:hasEntity
Domain includes dpv:Service
Range includes dpv:ServiceProvider
Definition Indicates the entity that provides the associated service
Date Created 2024-04-20
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES-LEGALROLE in DPV

has subsidiary

Term hasSubsidiary Prefix dpv
Label has subsidiary
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#hasSubsidiary
Type rdf:Property, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:hasEntity
Sub-property of dpv:hasEntity
Domain includes dpv:Organisation
Range includes dpv:Organisation
Definition Indicates this entity has the specified entity as its subsidiary
Examples dex:E0038 :: Indicating subsidiaries of an organisation
Date Created 2024-04-14
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Georg P. Krog
See More: section ENTITIES in DEX

is authority for

Term isAuthorityFor Prefix dpv
Label is authority for
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#isAuthorityFor
Type rdf:Property, skos:Concept
Domain includes dpv:Authority
Definition Indicates area, scope, or applicability of an Authority
Date Created 2022-01-19
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Georg P. Krog
See More: section ENTITIES-AUTHORITY in DPV

is organisational unit of

Term isOrganistionalUnitOf Prefix dpv
Label is organisational unit of
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#isOrganistionalUnitOf
Type rdf:Property, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:hasEntity
Sub-property of dpv:hasEntity
Domain includes dpv:OrganisationalUnit
Range includes dpv:Entity
Definition Indicates this entity is an organisational unit of the specified entity
Date Created 2024-06-10
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES in DPV

is representative for

Term isRepresentativeFor Prefix dpv
Label is representative for
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#isRepresentativeFor
Type rdf:Property, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:hasEntity
Sub-property of dpv:hasEntity
Domain includes dpv:Representative
Range includes dpv:Entity
Definition Indicates the entity is a representative for specified entity
Date Created 2022-11-09
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit
See More: section ENTITIES in DPV

is subsidiary of

Term isSubsidiaryOf Prefix dpv
Label is subsidiary of
IRI https://w3id.org/dpv#isSubsidiaryOf
Type rdf:Property, skos:Concept
Broader/Parent types dpv:hasEntity
Sub-property of dpv:hasEntity
Domain includes dpv:Organisation
Range includes dpv:Organisation
Definition Indicates this entity is the subsidiary of the specified entity
Date Created 2024-04-14
Contributors Harshvardhan J. Pandit, Georg P. Krog
See More: section ENTITIES in DPV

DPV uses the following terms from [[RDF]] and [[RDFS]] with their defined meanings:

The following external concepts are re-used within DPV:

External

Contributors

The following people have contributed to this vocabulary. The names are ordered alphabetically. The affiliations are informative do not represent formal endorsements. Affiliations may be outdated. The list is generated automatically from the contributors listed for defined concepts.

Funding Acknowledgements

Funding Sponsors

The DPVCG was established as part of the SPECIAL H2020 Project, which received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 731601 from 2017 to 2019.

Harshvardhan J. Pandit was funded to work on DPV from 2020 to 2022 by the Irish Research Council's Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant#GOIPD/2020/790.

The ADAPT SFI Centre for Digital Media Technology is funded by Science Foundation Ireland through the SFI Research Centres Programme and is co-funded under the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through Grant#13/RC/2106 (2018 to 2020) and Grant#13/RC/2106_P2 (2021 onwards).

Funding Acknowledgements for Contributors

The contributions of Harshvardhan J. Pandit have been made with the financial support of Science Foundation Ireland under Grant Agreement No. 13/RC/2106_P2 at the ADAPT SFI Research Centre.