What are the risks without data protection advice?

Written by Aylin Stadtsholte on 9. September 2025.

Without or with insufficient data protection advice, there is a risk that personal data will be processed unlawfully or that other requirements of the GDPR will not be properly fulfilled. This can have serious consequences:

In such cases, supervisory authorities may issue orders or processing bans,
impose fines of up to 20 million euros or up to 4% of global annual turnover (Art. 83 GDPR),
and there is a risk of lasting damage to reputation, particularly in terms of customer and partner trust.

Professional data protection consulting helps to identify such risks at an early stage, minimize them effectively, and ensure long-term compliance with data protection regulations.

Note: This presentation does not replace individual legal advice.