Penalties for
non-compliance

Most people will probably disregard the penalties for non-compliance with data protection regulations, as to date there have only been a very limited number of cases in UK courts.

However it is imperative to remember that although there have been very few cases so far, it will certainly not remain this way for long.

Indeed, the UK is currently the only European country not to have experienced a significant case of DPA non-compliance, and it is unlikely to remain this way.

With that in mind, here are the 12 reasons why you must comply:

£50,000 maximum fine under the “persistent abuse of telecoms system” provisions of Communications Act 2003
10 years maximum imprisonment or a £5,000 fine under the Computer Misuse Act
£5,000 maximum fine under the Data Protection Act (per record)
Unlimited damages awards in the civil courts
6 figure fines in other EU states – It’s the law of the country that receives the email which applies and not the law of the country which sent it
Complaint upheld findings by ASA, the Advertising Standards Authority
Breach of contract claims/penalties
Value of data collected not comprised
Business more saleable
Avoid diversion of time regulatory firefighting and legal costs
Avoid negative PR
Keeping your clients, customers and prospects happy

Penalties for non-compliance

With that in mind, here are the 12 reasons why you must comply:

Penalties for
non-compliance