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What Are the Fines Imposed for Non Compliance With the GDPR Wix?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 6:19 am

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a new EU data protection law that came into effect on May 25, 2018. The GDPR replaces the 1995 EU Data Protection Directive. It strengthens EU data protection rules by giving individuals more control over their personal data, and establishing new rights for individuals.

The GDPR imposes fines of up to 4% of a company’s global annual revenue, or €20 million (whichever is greater), for non-compliance with the GDPR.

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The European Commission can also impose administrative fines of up to 2% of a company’s global annual revenue, or €10 million (whichever is greater), for infringements of the GDPR.

The GDPR applies to any company that processes the personal data of EU citizens, regardless of whether the company is based inside or outside the EU.

PRO TIP: If you are not in compliance with the GDPR, you may be subject to fines of up to 4% of your global annual revenue or €20 million (whichever is greater).

The GDPR requires companies to get explicit consent from individuals before collecting, using, or sharing their personal data. Companies must also provide individuals with clear and concise information about their rights under the GDPR, and ensure that individuals can easily exercise their rights.

The GDPR imposes strict requirements on companies that process the personal data of children. Companies must obtain the consent of a child’s parent or guardian before collecting, using, or sharing the child’s personal data.

The GDPR requires companies to take steps to protect the personal data they collect from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or destruction. Companies must also take steps to ensure that individuals can exercise their rights under the GDPR.

The GDPR imposes significant fines for non-compliance with its provisions. The European Commission can impose administrative fines of up to 2% of a company’s global annual revenue, or €10 million (whichever is greater), for infringements of the GDPR. The GDPR also gives supervisory authorities the power to impose fines of up to 4% of a company’s global annual revenue, or €20 million (whichever is greater), for serious infringements of the GDPR.

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