Autorité de Protection des Données
Data protection authority of Belgium
Total Actions
115
Total Fines
€3.0M
Average Fine
€61K
Among actions with fines
Enforcement Factor
1.50
Moderately active
About Autorité de Protection des Données
The Autorité de Protection des Données (APD) is Belgium's data protection authority. It is responsible for enforcing data protection laws and ensuring that individuals' rights are respected. With a total of 133 actions, the APD has an average fine of EUR 56,088, indicating a serious approach to violations. They focus on issues like unclear cookie information and consent, which are important for website operators. Businesses should ensure they are transparent about cookie usage to avoid hefty fines.
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 | 20 | €1.4M |
| 2021 | 21 | €311K |
| 2022 | 26 | €674K |
| 2023 | 15 | €30K |
| 2024 | 9 | €380K |
| 2025 | 15 | €96K |
| 2026 | 1 | €0 |
Most Enforced Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cookie fines has Autorité de Protection des Données issued?
Autorité de Protection des Données has issued 115 enforcement actions related to cookie consent, totaling €3.0M.
What is Autorité de Protection des Données's largest cookie 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.