Regulatory powers
Power to penalise
The authority to impose monetary penalties and other sanctions for violations.
Overview
Penalty powers range from administrative fines to civil money penalties and disgorgement. Some regimes set penalties as a share of global turnover, as under the GDPR.
It connects most directly to Fine and Enforcement action.
Check the official sources below for legal scope, applicable dates and exceptions. This entry is an explanatory reference, not legal advice.
Why it matters
Penalties are the most visible cost of non-compliance, but rarely the largest one.
Who it affects
All regulated organisations.
Connections
The terms most closely tied to Power to penalise. Select one to open it.
What to do about it
- 1Note which authorities hold this power over you.
- 2Weight the obligations behind it by the consequence it carries.
- 3Prepare evidence before you are asked for it.
In Regulation Layer
From requirement to evidence.
Enforcement actions and their penalty amounts are linked to obligations, so you can see what a gap might cost.
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