What are the risks in the event of a GDPR inspection?

What penalties apply in case of GDPR non-compliance?

In the event of an audit, the CNIL has several tools at its disposal to sanction an organisation that does not comply with the GDPR. The consequences may take the form of administrative fines, the amount of which is proportionate to the severity of the breach and the size of the organisation. Beyond financial penalties, the authority may issue injunctions requiring certain processing activities to be brought into compliance within a set deadline, or even order a temporary or permanent ban on processing the data in question.

These measures may be accompanied by publication of the decision, which creates a significant reputational risk. The most frequently identified breaches relate to the absence of a processing register, insufficient consent collection, or a failure to inform the individuals concerned.

How to anticipate and reduce these risks with Data Comply One?

The best protection against an audit remains a structured and documented compliance approach. Maintaining an up-to-date processing register, formalising legal bases, managing individuals' rights and documenting impact assessments are fundamental steps that every organisation must address.

• Centralise documentation: bring together in one place compliance evidence, policies and contracts with processors.
• Track progress: identify high-risk processing activities and prioritise corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance over time: GDPR compliance is not a one-off project but an ongoing process.

Data Comply One supports SMEs, mid-sized companies, local authorities and professional firms in this approach by providing them with a dedicated management space, turning a regulatory obligation into a competitive advantage.