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DGD 2
EN
(147)
Where specific rules on jurisdiction are contained in this Regulation, in particular as
regards proceedings seeking a judicial remedy including compensation, against a controller
or processor, general jurisdiction rules such as those of Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 of
the European Parliament and of the Council
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should not prejudice the application of such
specific rules.
(148)
In order to strengthen the enforcement of the rules of this Regulation, penalties including
administrative fines should be imposed for any infringement of this Regulation, in addition
to, or instead of appropriate measures imposed by the supervisory authority pursuant to this
Regulation. In a case of a minor infringement or if the fine likely to be imposed would
constitute a disproportionate burden to a natural person, a reprimand may be issued instead
of a fine. Due regard should however be given to the nature, gravity and duration of the
infringement, the intentional character of the infringement, actions taken to mitigate the
damage suffered, degree of responsibility or any relevant previous infringements, the
manner in which the infringement became known to the supervisory authority, compliance
with measures ordered against the controller or processor, adherence to a code of conduct
and any other aggravating or mitigating factor. The imposition of penalties including
administrative fines should be subject to appropriateprocedural safeguards in accordance
with the general principles of Union law and the Charter, including effective judicial
protection and due process.
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Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of
12 December 2012 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil
and commercial matters (OJ L 351, 20.12.2012, p. 1).