EUGDPREnforcement PenaltiesEASYFree question
What is the maximum fine under GDPR for the most serious infringements?
- A.EUR 10 million or 2% of global annual turnover, under Article 84, which harmonises criminal penalties for GDPR infringements identically across every member state
- B.EUR 20 million or 4% of total worldwide annual turnover, whichever is higher
- C.EUR 50 million
- D.EUR 1 million, and it lapses on the fifth anniversary of the collection date
Why B is correct
Article 83(5) provides for fines up to EUR 20 million or 4% of total worldwide annual turnover of the preceding financial year, whichever is higher, for the most serious infringements such as violations of data processing principles, consent conditions, and data subject rights.
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