Website operator - GDPR and data-protection Fines & Penalties

Enforcement Overview

Website operator has been subject to 16 enforcement actions by European data protection authorities for GDPR and data-protection violations across 7 countries, resulting in cumulative fines of €91,530. As one of the most frequently sanctioned entities in the European GDPR and data-protection enforcement landscape, Website operator's history demonstrates the ongoing scrutiny that large data controllers face across multiple jurisdictions. Enforcement proceedings have been brought by regulators in Spain, France, Austria and 4 other countries. The authorities involved include Agencia Española de Protección de Datos, Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés, Datenschutzbehörde. The most significant penalty was a €60,000 fine issued in 2023. Key violations include cookies placed before consent, misleading banner messaging, unclear cookie information.