In the cloud motif, who usually acts as the data processor?

In the cloud computing model, the cloud provider typically operates as the data processor. This role involves processing the data on behalf of the cloud customer who retains ownership and control over that data. Cloud providers manage and store the data within their infrastructure, which includes maintaining servers, ensuring data security, and managing resources effectively. This relationship allows cloud customers to leverage the capabilities of the provider without having to invest heavily in infrastructure or management.

A cloud access security broker primarily acts as an intermediary between cloud service users and cloud service providers to enforce security policies, but it does not directly process data. The cloud customer generally retains ownership and control over the data but does not process it themselves in the context of the cloud infrastructure. The party assigning access rights is responsible for managing permissions and access controls but does not handle the data processing itself. Thus, the cloud provider clearly fits the definition of a data processor within this framework.