Set by the law · GDPR Art. 82(1)
Right to compensation and liability
In plain English
Anyone who suffers material or non-material damage because of a GDPR infringement can claim compensation from the controller or processor, unless it proves it was in no way responsible.
The official text
Any person who has suffered material or non-material damage as a result of an infringement of this Regulation shall have the right to receive compensation from the controller or processor for the damage suffered.
A controller or processor shall be exempt from liability under paragraph 2 if it proves that it is not in any way responsible for the event giving rise to the damage.
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