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GDPR Fine Estimator

Don't let data privacy fines catch you off guard. improved Estimate your potential liability under General Data Protection Regulation.

GDPR Fine Calculator
Estimate potential maximum penalties for GDPR non-compliance based on your annual revenue and violation type.
5/10

Higher severity suggests intentional misconduct, large scale data loss, or lack of cooperation.

Understanding GDPR Tiers
Lower Level (Tier 1)Up to €10 Million or 2% of global turnover. Applies to technical measures, record keeping, and processor obligations.
Higher Level (Tier 2)Up to €20 Million or 4% of global turnover. Applies to consent, data subject rights, and transfer of data.
Mitigating Factors
  • Nature, gravity, and duration of infringement.
  • Intentional or negligent character of infringement.
  • Actions taken to mitigate damage involved.
  • Degree of cooperation with the supervisory authority.

Understanding the Tiers

GDPR fines are not random; they are categorized into two tiers based on the nature of the violation.

Lower Tier (Art. 83(4))

Max: €10 Million

Or 2% of global turnover. Applies to technical measures (e.g., failure to appoint a DPO, poor vendor contracts).

Higher Tier (Art. 83(5))

Max: €20 Million

Or 4% of global turnover. Applies to fundamental rights (e.g., consent violations, data subject rights, unlawful processing).

Mitigating Factors

Action: Did you take immediate steps to mitigate damage?

History: Do you have a clean track record?

Cooperation: Did you notify the DPA proactively?

Negligence: Was the breach intentional or due to laziness?

Category: Did it involve sensitive data (medical, political)?