Art. 31 (3) (d) Data Act (COM Proposal)

"Member States shall ensure that the respective tasks and powers of the competent authorities designated pursuant to paragraph 1 of this Article are clearly defined and include:

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(d) imposing, through administrative procedures, dissuasive financial penalties which may include periodic penalties and penalties with retroactive effect, or initiating legal proceedings for the imposition of fines;

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