GDPR Fines in Belgium
10 data protection authorities · Since 2011
Total Actions
145
Total Fines
€3.0M
Average Fine
€57K
Among actions with fines
Enforcement Trend
Decreasing
About Cookie Enforcement in Belgium
Belgium has 13 DPAs that handle data protection issues. Similar to Austria, the enforcement trend is decreasing, indicating less frequent actions against violations. Common issues include unclear cookie information and cookies placed before consent. Website operators must clearly inform users about cookies and provide an easy way to reject them. A notable case involved Google, which was fined EUR 600,000 in 2020 for misleading cookie banners.
Data Protection Authorities
Autorité de Protection des Données
Official website
DPA CA
DPA CFI
DPA CouncilofState
DPA CourtofAppealofBruss
DPA APDGBA
DPA JugedePaixdeForest
DPA HofvanBeroep
DPA HofvanBeroepBrussel
DPA ConstitutionalCourt
Largest Fines in Belgium
All Belgium actionsRecent Enforcement Actions in Belgium
Enforcement Actions by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | €0 |
| 2012 | 1 | €0 |
| 2013 | 1 | €0 |
| 2019 | 10 | €54K |
| 2020 | 25 | €1.4M |
| 2021 | 30 | €321K |
| 2022 | 32 | €674K |
| 2023 | 16 | €30K |
| 2024 | 11 | €380K |
| 2025 | 16 | €96K |
| 2026 | 2 | €0 |
Most Common Violations in Belgium
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cookie enforcement actions has Belgium issued?
Belgium has issued 145 enforcement actions related to cookie consent and ePrivacy, totaling €3.0M in fines.
What is the largest cookie fine in Belgium?
The largest was a €600K fine against Google on 2020-06-14 for cookie consent violations.
How many data protection authorities operate in Belgium?
Belgium has 10 data protection authorities overseeing GDPR and cookie consent enforcement.
Is cookie enforcement decreasing in Belgium?
Cookie consent enforcement in Belgium has been decreasing in recent years.