Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
Data protection authority of Netherlands
Total Actions
68
Total Fines
€663.8M
Average Fine
€11.6M
Among actions with fines
Enforcement Factor
2.20
Highly active
About Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
The Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP) is the Dutch data protection authority responsible for enforcing privacy laws in the Netherlands. With 80 actions taken, this authority has an impressive average fine of EUR 11,100,857, highlighting its rigorous approach. AP focuses on violations related to cookie consent and often targets large organizations. Their enforcement actions include significant fines and they emphasize the importance of clear consent mechanisms for data processing.
Largest Fines by Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
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View all actionsEnforcement by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | €50K |
| 2019 | 3 | €1.3M |
| 2020 | 10 | €3.6M |
| 2021 | 14 | €8.6M |
| 2022 | 6 | €5.9M |
| 2023 | 9 | €20.5M |
| 2024 | 12 | €620.8M |
| 2025 | 3 | €2.9M |
| 2026 | 10 | €250K |
Most Enforced Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cookie fines has Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens issued?
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens has issued 68 enforcement actions related to cookie consent, totaling €663.8M.
What is Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens's largest cookie fine?
The largest was a €290.0M fine against Uber B.V. on 2024-07-22.
What violations does Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens enforce most?
The most commonly enforced violations by Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens are cookies placed before consent, pre-ticked consent boxes, reject harder than accept.