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CNIL outlines its status, organization and sanction powers

The CNIL, created by the 1978 Loi Informatique et Libertés, is an independent administrative authority composed of a college of 18 members. Its restricted board can impose fines up to €20 million or 4 % of global annual turnover under the GDPR. The page notes a sanction against SOLOCAL MARKETING SERVICES on 24 September 2026.

Why it matters: The notice details CNIL’s enforcement authority and the maximum GDPR fines, important for data protection compliance.

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

Sources
Statut et organisation de la CNIL
CNIL (France) · primary source · Sep 17, 2026
Details
JurisdictionFrance
RegulatorCNIL
Lawloi Informatique et Libertés
StatusPublished
PublishedSeptember 17, 2026
Effectivenot stated
DecisionSeptember 24, 2026
Penaltyle montant des sanctions pécuniaires peut s’élever jusqu’à 20 millions d’euros ou dans le cas d’une entreprise jusqu’à 4 % du chiffre d’affaires annuel mondial.
OrganisationsCNIL, SOLOCAL MARKETING SERVICES
Topicsprivacy, security, data governance