Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Data protection authority of Germany
Total Actions
123
Total Fines
€101.8M
Average Fine
€1.1M
Among actions with fines
Enforcement Factor
2.00
Highly active
About Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
The Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz (BfDI) is Germany's data protection authority. It oversees how personal data is handled and ensures compliance with data protection laws. BfDI has taken a total of 218 actions, with an average fine of EUR 731,779, indicating a strong enforcement approach. They focus on violations like not providing a reject button for cookies and using third-party cookies without consent. This authority targets a range of entities, including companies and individuals.
Largest Fines by Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
View all actionsRecent Actions by Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
View all actionsEnforcement by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | €45K |
| 2019 | 17 | €1.0M |
| 2020 | 15 | €37.6M |
| 2021 | 23 | €12.2M |
| 2022 | 26 | €2.9M |
| 2023 | 18 | €707K |
| 2024 | 17 | €46.7M |
| 2025 | 4 | €691K |
Most Enforced Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cookie fines has Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz issued?
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz has issued 123 enforcement actions related to cookie consent, totaling €101.8M.
What is Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz's largest cookie fine?
The largest was a €45.0M fine against Vodafone GmbH on 2024-01-01.
What violations does Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz enforce most?
The most commonly enforced violations by Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz are no reject button, reject harder than accept, third-party cookies without consent.