Website operator - GDPR Fines & Penalties

Enforcement Overview

Website operator 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 €87,980. As one of the most frequently sanctioned entities in the European cookie enforcement landscape, Website operator's enforcement history demonstrates the ongoing regulatory 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.