EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): An Implementation and Compliance Guide - Second edition
by ITGP Privacy Team
CHAPTER 15: GDPR ENFORCEMENT
Although the scale of fines that can be levied for breaches of the GDPR is usually the primary focus of news stories and headlines, enforcement of the Regulation is more complex than this might suggest. Understanding how the Regulation is enforced is critical to all organisations seeking to stay on the right side of the law.
The hierarchy of authorities
The Regulation refers to a number of organisations and groups with varying levels of authority in relation to enforcement. Understanding how these different groups can influence how you implement compliance will be critical to staying on the right side of the law.
The supervisory authority in your country will be your primary source of information about the state of ...
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