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What happens when GDPR rules are broken — and what rights do individuals really have?

In 2023, Meta received a €1.2 billion GDPR fine, the largest penalty ever issued. But GDPR enforcement is not limited to big tech companies. Organizations of all sizes face investigations, fines, and mandatory corrective actions.

In this video, we explain GDPR rights and enforcement in clear, practical terms — including what happens when a data breach occurs and how regulators decide penalties.

In this video, you’ll learn:

The eight data subject rights under GDPR

How long organizations have to respond to data requests

What qualifies as a personal data breach

The 72-hour breach notification rule

When individuals must be informed directly

How GDPR fines are calculated

The difference between lower-tier and upper-tier penalties

Real enforcement trends across Europe

GDPR gives individuals powerful control over their personal data — including the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, object, and move their information.

At the same time, regulators expect organizations to demonstrate strong documentation, lawful processing, security safeguards, and breach readiness.

With nearly €6 billion in fines issued across more than 2,000 cases, enforcement continues to increase across all industries — not just technology companies.

This video helps you understand where organizations most commonly fail and what practical steps reduce compliance risk.

👉 Explore more GDPR resources, including breach response templates, compliance checklists, and data subject request guides on CompliQuest.

In the next video, we’ll cover how to operationalize GDPR compliance and respond effectively under pressure.