Autorité de Protection des Données
Data protection authority of Belgium
Total Actions
131
Total Fines
€2.9M
Average Fine
€49K
Among actions with fines
Enforcement Factor
1.50
Moderately active
About Autorité de Protection des Données
The Autorité de Protection des Données is Belgium's data protection authority and an active enforcer of GDPR and ePrivacy requirements. Autorité de Protection des Données has taken 131 enforcement actions resulting in €2,875,760 in total penalties, with an average fine of €49K per sanctioned entity. The authority maintains a balanced enforcement approach (enforcement factor: 1.5), combining deterrent fines with corrective orders. Its most significant action was a €600,000 fine against Google Belgium SA in 2020. Key enforcement areas include unclear cookie information, no reject button, third-party cookies without consent. The most frequently cited legal basis in Autorité de Protection des Données's decisions is Art. 6(GDPR) and Art. 6(1) GDPR.
Largest Fines by Autorité de Protection des Données
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View all actionsEnforcement by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8 | €39K |
| 2020 | 21 | €848K |
| 2021 | 24 | €321K |
| 2022 | 27 | €674K |
| 2023 | 15 | €30K |
| 2024 | 9 | €380K |
| 2025 | 17 | €101K |
| 2026 | 10 | €483K |
Most Enforced Violations
Most Cited GDPR Articles
Frequently Asked Questions
How many GDPR and ePrivacy actions has Autorité de Protection des Données issued?
Autorité de Protection des Données has issued 131 enforcement actions related to GDPR and ePrivacy, totaling €2.9M.
What is Autorité de Protection des Données's largest GDPR and ePrivacy fine?
The largest was a €600K fine against Google Belgium SA on 2020-07-14.
What violations does Autorité de Protection des Données enforce most?
The most commonly enforced violations by Autorité de Protection des Données are unclear cookie information, no reject button, third-party cookies without consent.