Data processing businesses handle information on behalf of organisations, turning raw or collected data into accurate, organised and usable records. Services may include data entry, document scanning and digitisation, transcription, data capture from forms, database updates, checking and correcting records, removing duplicates, and converting information between file formats or systems. Some providers also prepare data for analysis, produce routine reports, extract information from documents, or automate repetitive processing tasks. Work can involve customer, staff, financial, survey or operational records, supplied in paper or digital form. Providers may agree processes for quality checks, secure transfer, access controls, storage and deletion, particularly where personal or confidential information is involved. Organisations remain responsible for ensuring that any use of personal data meets their legal obligations, including applicable UK data protection requirements.