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Re:GDPR: Don't Panic by gcthomas on Friday May 18, 2018 @10:35AM (#17101774)
The GDPR regulation directly applies in all member states, and does not need individual states to do anything at all to enact it. If national courts decline to enforce it then it can escalate to the Eu courts.

It is also international in that it applies to EU citizen date no matter which country it is held or processed in.

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Re:GDPR: Don't Panic by hartator on Friday May 18, 2018 @10:44AM (#17101844)
That’s not true. It’s implemented by each data regulation agencies in each country. The CNIL in France for example. There is no EU GDPR agency.
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Re:GDPR: Don't Panic by gcthomas on Friday May 18, 2018 @12:49PM (#17102909)
It is true — you need to read the actual GDPR rather than online summaries.

The GDPR creates some new criminal offences that can be prosecuted through courts without the regulatory authorities being involved in Clauses 162 & 163.

Article 82 allows individuals to sue in court for compensation if breaches of GDPR rules cause harm.

The regulatory activities are on top of this.

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