GDPR Fines in France
11 data protection authorities · Since 2019
Total Actions
194
Total Fines
€1.8B
Average Fine
€16.1M
Among actions with fines
Enforcement Trend
Decreasing
About Data Protection Enforcement in France
France is one of Europe's most significant jurisdictions for GDPR and ePrivacy enforcement, with 11 data protection authorities overseeing compliance since 2019. To date, France's regulators have taken 194 enforcement actions totaling €1,765,775,500 in fines. The landmark case was a €325,000,000 fine against Google LLC in 2025, among the most significant GDPR and ePrivacy penalties recorded for this jurisdiction. Enforcement activity has moderated in recent years, potentially indicating improved compliance across the market or a shift in regulatory priorities. The most frequently enforced violations are cookies placed before consent (42 cases), unclear cookie information (22 cases), no reject button (21 cases), reflecting the regulatory focus areas in this jurisdiction.
Data Protection Authorities
Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés
Official website
DPA CE
DPA TAParis
DPA France
DPA Leconseildeprudhomme
DPA TAdeCergy-Pontois
DPA TAVersailles
DPA CAAParis
DPA TGIParis
DPA CourdAgen
DPA CourdappeldeCaen
Largest Fines in France
All France actionsRecent Enforcement Actions in France
Enforcement Actions by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 15 | €52.0M |
| 2020 | 26 | €138.6M |
| 2021 | 33 | €426.4M |
| 2022 | 23 | €123.8M |
| 2023 | 23 | €88.8M |
| 2024 | 37 | €68.0M |
| 2025 | 26 | €811.3M |
| 2026 | 11 | €57.0M |
Most Common Violations in France
Frequently Asked Questions
How many GDPR and ePrivacy enforcement actions has France issued?
France has issued 194 enforcement actions related to GDPR and ePrivacy, totaling €1.8B in fines.
What is the largest GDPR and ePrivacy fine in France?
The largest recorded penalty was a €325.0M fine against Google LLC on 2025-09-01.
How many data protection authorities operate in France?
France has 11 data protection authorities overseeing GDPR and ePrivacy enforcement.
Is GDPR and ePrivacy enforcement decreasing in France?
GDPR and ePrivacy enforcement in France has been decreasing in recent years.