Google - GDPR Fines & Penalties

Enforcement Overview

Google has been subject to 11 enforcement actions by European data protection authorities for GDPR and cookie consent violations across 7 countries, resulting in cumulative fines of €600,000. As one of the most frequently sanctioned entities in the European cookie enforcement landscape, Google's enforcement history demonstrates the ongoing regulatory scrutiny that large data controllers face across multiple jurisdictions. Enforcement proceedings have been brought by regulators in Italy, Austria, Ireland and 4 other countries. The authorities involved include Garante per la protezione dei dati personali, Datenschutzbehörde, DPA HighCourt. The most significant penalty was a €600,000 fine issued in 2020.