GDPR Fines Surge 39% Over Past Year Despite #COVID19

GDPR Fines Surge 39% Over Past Year Despite #COVID19The past year has seen double-digit increases in the value of GDPR fines imposed by regulators and the volume of breaches notified to regulators, according to a new analysis by DLA Piper.The international law firm said that €158.5m ($192m, £141m) in fines was imposed since January 28 2020, a 39% increase on the previous 20-month period since the law came into force in May 2018.Breach notifications surged by 19%, the second