SLAWSON & SLAWSON

On the other hand, what would be the disadvantages to the company of not designating a representative? While failing to designate a representative is an immediate breach of the GDPR,[18] is that more than a hollow threat? Without a representative the GDPR's enforcement mechanism falls apart. Supervisory authorities cannot impose a fine on a representative that does not exist. Without a representative to take liability for fines, they are left without an option to enforce this or any other breach by the foreign company... Since supervisory authorities cannot award specific damages to individuals[19], the GDPR allows individuals to bring private actions against companies that have caused them damages or infringed on their privacy rights. An individual can bring a private action in a court of the county where it resides.[20] The right to a private action is the only way the GDPR provides to compensate the victims of noncompliance... However, like the path to indemnification for a..