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noyb urges stronger GDPR enforcement on European Data Protection Day

noyb highlights that despite the GDPR's strong provisions, compliance remains low and enforcement insufficient. The organization calls on data protection authorities and companies to move from paper rights to real protection, citing the potential fines of up to €20 million or 4% of turnover.

Why it matters: The statement stresses the need for effective GDPR enforcement to protect European citizens' privacy rights.

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

Sources
Statement on European Data Protection Day
noyb · primary source · Jan 27, 2021
Statement on European Data Protection Day
noyb · Jan 27, 2021
Details
JurisdictionEuropean Union
RegulatorEDPB
LawGeneral Data Protection Regulation
StatusPublished
PublishedJanuary 27, 2021
Effectivenot stated
Penaltyup to € 20 million or 4% of a company's turnover
Organisationsnoyb, European Data Protection Authorities
Topicsprivacy, data minimization, security, cross border transfer
Datapersonal