Organisations in breach of the GDPR can be fined up to 4% of annual global turnover or 20 Million Euros (whichever is greater).
What happens if GDPR is not followed?
Under GDPR, organisations who fail to comply and/or suffer a data breach could face a fine. In the most serious cases, this fine could be up to 17 million euros, or 4% of a company's annual turnover.
What happens if you don't comply with GDPR UK?
The ICO has the power to issue sanctions for a breach of the UK GDPR, including warnings, compliance orders, bans on processing, and fines. An employer in breach of the UK GDPR may be subject to an administrative fine of up to £17.5 million or 4% of the undertaking's worldwide annual turnover, whichever is higher.
What happens if you breach data protection UK?
If you fail to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you could face enforcement action by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). The ICO can issue sanctions for a breach of the regulation, including: warnings and reprimands. bans on processing or data transfers (permanent or temporary)
What is the punishment for breaking the data protection Act?
Fines. The Information Commissioner has the power to issue fines for infringing on data protection law, including the failure to report a breach. The specific failure to notify can result in a fine of up to 10 million Euros or 2% of an organisation's global turnover, referred to as the 'standard maximum'.