GDPR Gets Personal: Fines, Class Actions, and Data Transfer Rules
Data breach fines are determined by violations such as failure to report breaches, inadequate security, unlawful data transfers, and insufficient privacy notices, and can reach up to 4% of a companyβs global annual revenue, with increasing focus on personal liability and class action lawsuits for non-compliance with regulations like the GDPR
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This episode examines recent trends in GDPR enforcement, including the shift towards personal liability for management, the rise of class action lawsuits, and the importance of compliant data transfer mechanisms. We'll discuss how the EU court's recent award of damages for illegal data transfers without material loss could lead to significant legal challenges. Learn how to protect your organization from heavy penalties and safeguard user data.
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