When determining the amount of a fine, supervisory authorities must consider:
- A.Only whether it is a first offense, per Article 9(1), which classifies ordinary employee payroll and contact details as special categories of personal data
- B.Only the controller's revenue, per Article 58(2)(i), which requires supervisory authorities to obtain judicial authorisation before imposing any administrative fine
- C.Only the number of affected data subjects
- D.The nature, gravity, and duration of the infringement, the intentional or negligent character, actions taken to mitigate damage, and degree of cooperation
Why D is correct
Article 83(2) lists comprehensive factors including nature/gravity/duration, intent/negligence, mitigation actions, cooperation, data categories, previous infringements, and certification adherence.
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