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Survey finds 74% of insiders say authorities would find GDPR violations in average EU company

A noyb survey of over 1,000 data‑protection professionals reports that 74% believe authorities would discover relevant GDPR violations during on‑site inspections. Respondents cite lack of clear DPA decisions, fines, and public enforcement as key drivers for compliance.

Why it matters: The findings highlight a perceived gap between GDPR’s enforcement and actual company compliance, urging stronger, transparent enforcement.

Summary generated from the sources below. Check the primary source before relying on it; this is not legal advice.

Sources
Data Protection Day: 74% of insiders see ‘relevant violations’ at most companies
noyb · primary source · Jan 28, 2024
Data Protection Day: 74% of insiders see ‘relevant violations’ at most companies
noyb · Jan 28, 2024
Details
JurisdictionEuropean Union
RegulatorEDPB
LawGeneral Data Protection Regulation
StatusPending
PublishedJanuary 28, 2024
Effectivenot stated
Organisationsnoyb
Topicsconsent, transparency, data minimization, purpose limitation, retention, deletion, access, correction, portability, profiling, automated decision making, security, breach notification, privacy
Datapersonal