# Data Recipient Categories

### Overview

Data recipient categories pertain to the groups or entities to which personal data is disclosed during or after processing. Visibility into this classification of data recipients is relevant to an organization in order to understand personal data flows and demonstrate regulatory compliance, particularly with respect to maintaining records of processing activities, and can be used to categorize business-specific and regulation-specific categories.

Understanding the different data recipients is vital for organizations to accurately identify, manage, and safeguard the personal data shared with these entities. By doing so, organizations can ensure that they are meeting their legal obligations and maintaining the trust of their customers and stakeholders.

### Data Recipient Categories

The Relyance AI platform includes the following Data Recipient Categories:

| **Data Recipient Category**| **Description** |
| --- | --- |
| Affiliates | Affiliates of the controller/processor. |
| Analytics Providers | Analytics providers (i.e. Google analytics). |
| Consultants | Consultants of the controller/processor. |
| Corporate Transactions | A third party in connection with proposed or actual merger, sale, reorganization, or disposition of the business. |
| Credit Reporting Agencies | Usually involved in the hiring/background check process. |
| Data Subject | The data subject themself. |
| Employer | Employer or similar business related parties of the data subject. |
| Health Care Providers | Professional counselors or health care providers of the data subject. |
| Institutional or Commercial Partners | Social organizations, banks, academic researchers, or insurance companies. |
| Internal Staff | Employees and in-house workers of the controller/processor. |
| International Organizations | International organizations that may receive personal data downstream. |
| IT Service Provider | Hosting, database, or other IT service providers. |
| Joint Service Providers | Other parties providing services to the customer/end user jointly with the Relyance customer. |
| Marketing Partners | Agencies or service providers that collaborate on marketing activities and campaigns. |
| None | No recipients likely. |
| Other Private Entities | Other private enterprises that may receive personal data downstream. |
| Other Users | Other users of the service. |
| Personal Representative | Appointed family member, partner, organization or individual of the data subject. |
| Processors | Processors of the personal data. |
| Professional Reference | References contacted during the hiring process. |
| Public Authorities | Catch-all for government authorities, including police. |
| Suppliers and Wholesalers | Third party suppliers and wholesalers. |
| Tax Authority | The IRS in the US, HMRC in the UK, etc. |
| Third Countries | Third countries refer to countries outside a specific legal framework or jurisdiction, often requiring specific legal requirements or safeguards for international data transfers to ensure adequate protection of personal data. |
| Third-Party Service Providers | Catch-all third party service providers. |