Sanctions

Question 1

Which sectors does GDPR apply to?

Answer 1

All sectors.

Question 2

What is a possible maximum fine?

Answer 2

20 million Euros or 4% of global annual turnover for thee preceding financial year.

Question 3

When looking at infringements, the supervisory authority should take into account:

Answer 3

• The nature, gravity and duration of the infringement.
• The number of individuals affected.
• Any elements of intentional behaviour or negligence.
• Any mitigating steps taken.
• Any previous infringements.
• The degree of cooperation.
  Self-reporting.
• Any aggravating or mitigating circumstances.

Question 4

The supervisory authorities are required to impose sanctions which are:

Answer 4

• Effective
• Proportionate
• Dissuasive

Question 5

What is a penalty for lower tier administrative failings?

Answer 5

2% of global annual turnover or 10 million Euros (whichever is greater).

Question 6

Potential remedies (for sanctions imposed by the state).

Answer 6

• Information Notices.
• Undertaking to comply in future.
• Orders to cease and desist
• Audits.
• Criminal Prosecution.