The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has introduced new rules for regulators. The Dutch Data Protection Authority said it wants the commission to charge the same fines for companies that violate EU privacy law.
In Europe, companies must comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), but this is not always the case. If they break the rules and are discovered, they can be fined.
Currently, every accountant in the EU still has its own rules. By harmonizing the calculation of fines, companies know better where they stand, according to the Dutch Data Protection Authority. Fines are then calculated in the same way in all European countries. Supervisors can also more easily verify the work of others.
The new rules differ from the existing rules in three respects. For example, the size of a company plays a greater role in determining the amount of the fine. In addition, there should be three categories for the seriousness of the violation: low, medium and high. Finally, a so-called bandwidth must be established to determine the initial amount of the fine.
The new rules are not yet final. Stakeholders can comment on the plans until the end of June. When the rules are finally put in place, they will only apply to businesses. In fact, not all EU regulators have the power to impose fines on governments.
Source: NU
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