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title: "GDPR Recital 11: Harmonisation of the Powers and Sanctions"
url: "https://www.engagecompliance.co/law/gdpr/recital-11"
type: "legal-text"
date: ""
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# GDPR Recital 11: Harmonisation of the Powers and Sanctions

Effective protection of personal data throughout the Union requires the strengthening and setting out in detail of the rights of data subjects and the obligations of those who process and determine the processing of personal data, as well as equivalent powers for monitoring and ensuring compliance with the rules for the protection of personal data and equivalent sanctions for infringements in the Member States.

## Articles this recital explains

- [Article 1](https://www.engagecompliance.co/law/gdpr/article-1): Subject-matter and objectives

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