Art. 77 GDPR – Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
- Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, every data subject shall have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of his or her habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement if the data subject considers that the processing of personal data relating to him or her infringes this Regulation.
- The supervisory authority with which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant on the progress and the outcome of the complaint including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to Article 78.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Article 77
+How do I complain about a GDPR violation?
Article 77 gives every individual the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if they believe the processing of their personal data infringes the GDPR.
+Where can I file a GDPR complaint?
You can complain to the supervisory authority in your member state of residence, place of work, or where the alleged infringement took place.
+ Will I be told the outcome of my GDPR complaint?
Yes. The supervisory authority must inform the complainant of the progress and outcome, including the possibility of a judicial remedy.