Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Data protection authority of Spain
Total Actions
982
Total Fines
€178.8M
Average Fine
€193K
Among actions with fines
Enforcement Factor
1.80
Moderately active
About Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
The Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD) is Spain's main data protection authority. It oversees how personal data is handled and ensures that companies follow the law. With 1,176 actions taken and an average fine of EUR 169,760, they focus on serious violations like cookie consent issues. The AEPD has targeted big companies like Vodafone and various private individuals. Their strict enforcement helps protect people's privacy rights in Spain.
Largest Fines by Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
View all actionsRecent Actions by Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
View all actionsEnforcement by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 37 | €1.0M |
| 2020 | 141 | €7.7M |
| 2021 | 199 | €27.3M |
| 2022 | 157 | €20.4M |
| 2023 | 159 | €31.6M |
| 2024 | 124 | €38.6M |
| 2025 | 161 | €52.1M |
| 2026 | 4 | €21K |
Most Enforced Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cookie fines has Agencia Española de Protección de Datos issued?
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos has issued 982 enforcement actions related to cookie consent, totaling €178.8M.
What is Agencia Española de Protección de Datos's largest cookie fine?
The largest was a €10.0M fine against Aena, S.M.E., S.A. on 2025-11-06.
What violations does Agencia Española de Protección de Datos enforce most?
The most commonly enforced violations by Agencia Española de Protección de Datos are cookies placed before consent, unclear cookie information, no reject button.