The GDPR provides a unified data privacy law across Europe, but enforcement is handled by national authorities in each member state. These bodies actively supervise companies and can issue significant penalties for non-compliance.
In the Netherlands, for example, the Data Protection Authority (AP) has imposed numerous fines for violations. Similarly, Belgium’s authority has taken strong action, particularly regarding the lawful use of personal data. In Poland, the regulator has focused on penalizing companies that fail to implement adequate data security.
It is essential to organize your data processing correctly, and our data compliance lawyers can review your procedures, advise you on your options, and ensure your organization meets all its legal obligations, following the national GDPR intricacies.