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TIER 02

Mitigating factor

Does not prevent a finding of breach. Reduces the sanction after one.

Changes a negotiating position, not an outcome.

Legal effects at TIER 02

General Data Protection RegulationRegulation (EU) 2016/679European UnionCoverage drafting

  1. 001EuroprivacyGDPR Art. 83(2)(j)TIER 02Adherence to an approved certification mechanism is a factor in whether a fine is imposed and in its amount. A modest benefit, contingent on already being in enforcement; under Article 42(4) certification does not reduce the controller's or processor's responsibility.

    Invalidation trigger

    The certificate is withdrawn or lapses, or the processing at issue falls outside the certified processing operations.

    Sources

    1. Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), Art. 83(2)(j) · retrieved 2026-09-17 · https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2016/679/oj
    2. Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), Art. 42(4) · retrieved 2026-09-17 · https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2016/679/oj

    VERIFIED 2026-09-17 · REVIEW BY 2027-03-16

    Permalink /effect/european-union/gdpr-83-2-j/europrivacy

1 ROWS · 0 AT TIERS 03 TO 05. TIERS 03 TO 05 CHANGE AN OUTCOME. EVERYTHING BELOW CHANGES A NEGOTIATING POSITION.