Originally posted by dw28
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here are some quotes from the head of the ICO. Elizabeth Denham. Bear in mind these are the people who would issue a fine.
“The GDPR is a work in progress for us as I am sure it is for many of you - but we’re making sure we respond to what we hear you need.”
“The misinformation about massive fines being an ICO default under the GDPR prompted the first in my series of myth-busting blogs last summer. I hope by now you know that enforcement is a last resort. I have no intention of changing the ICO’s proportionate and pragmatic approach after 25th of May. Hefty fines will be reserved for those organisations that persistently, deliberately or negligently flout the law. Those organisations that self-report, engage with us to resolve issues and can demonstrate effective accountability arrangements can expect this to be a factor when we consider any regulatory action.”
“And when we do need to apply a sanction, fines will not always be the most appropriate or effective choice. Compulsory data protection audits, warnings, reprimands, and enforcement notices are all important enforcement tools. The ICO can even stop an organisation processing data. None of these will require an organisation to write a cheque to the Treasury, but they will have a significant impact on their reputation and, ultimately, their bottom line.”
“Because I’ve always preferred the carrot to the stick. I don’t want to punish organisations for breaching the law. I want to help stop that happening in the first place.”
“As you know, I believe the public should be and is at the heart of everything we do. Today we’re officially launching our public information campaign “Your Data Matters”.“
“So here we are, days away from the first day of a new era for data protection. Does it feel like there’s a light at the end of the tunnel? it’s important that we all understand there is no deadline. 25 May is not the end. It is the beginning. This is a long haul journey. But it’s not a holiday. There’s a lot of work to be done along the way.”
“It’s your job to make sure you keep your foot on the gas. Your preparations, your work – your important work – must continue beyond the 25th. Perhaps that’s when the real journey begins.”
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