Regulation (EU) 2016/679 applies to data processing carried out in application of this Regulation. The competent national authorities or relevant third parties should be liable in accordance with applicable national law for any damage that they cause. In addition, Member States should ensure that appropriate sanctions are imposed on competent national authorities or relevant third parties that infringe this Regulation.
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