GDPR Fines in Austria
16 data protection authorities · Since 2003
Total Actions
284
Total Fines
€42.5M
Average Fine
€1.0M
Among actions with fines
Enforcement Trend
Decreasing
About Cookie Enforcement in Austria
Austria has 17 Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) that oversee data protection laws. The enforcement trend is currently decreasing, which means there are fewer actions being taken against violations. Common violations include placing cookies before obtaining consent and not providing clear cookie information. Website operators should ensure they have clear consent mechanisms and avoid pre-ticked boxes. The largest fine to date was against Austrian Post for EUR 16 million in 2019.
Data Protection Authorities
Datenschutzbehörde
Official website
DPA BVwG
DPA OGH
DPA OLGWien
DPA DPA
DPA VwGH
DPA LGFeldkirch
DPA OLGLinz
DPA LGWels
DPA OLGInnsbruck
DPA LGKlagenfurt
DPA HGWien
DPA DSBAT
DPA FederalAdministrativ
DPA LGLinz
DPA VfGH
Largest Fines in Austria
All Austria actionsRecent Enforcement Actions in Austria
Enforcement Actions by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | €0 |
| 2009 | 1 | €0 |
| 2010 | 1 | €0 |
| 2016 | 1 | €0 |
| 2018 | 4 | €9K |
| 2019 | 15 | €16.0M |
| 2020 | 34 | €2K |
| 2021 | 52 | €15.2M |
| 2022 | 28 | €8.0M |
| 2023 | 52 | €55K |
| 2024 | 42 | €3.1M |
| 2025 | 50 | €58K |
| 2026 | 3 | €0 |
Most Common Violations in Austria
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cookie enforcement actions has Austria issued?
Austria has issued 284 enforcement actions related to cookie consent and ePrivacy, totaling €42.5M in fines.
What is the largest cookie fine in Austria?
The largest was a €16.0M fine against Austrian Post on 2019-10-29 for cookie consent violations.
How many data protection authorities operate in Austria?
Austria has 16 data protection authorities overseeing GDPR and cookie consent enforcement.
Is cookie enforcement decreasing in Austria?
Cookie consent enforcement in Austria has been decreasing in recent years.