Hellenic Data Protection Authority
Data protection authority of Greece
Total Actions
148
Total Fines
€67.4M
Average Fine
€522K
Among actions with fines
Enforcement Factor
1.30
Measured
About Hellenic Data Protection Authority
The Hellenic Data Protection Authority is Greece's main body for overseeing data protection laws. They have taken 157 actions, with an average fine of EUR 497,505, showing they actively enforce compliance. Their focus is primarily on cookie consent issues, targeting well-known companies like Vodafone and Google. Businesses in Greece should pay attention to their cookie practices to avoid significant penalties.
Largest Fines by Hellenic Data Protection Authority
View all actionsRecent Actions by Hellenic Data Protection Authority
View all actionsEnforcement by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9 | €712K |
| 2020 | 15 | €62K |
| 2021 | 25 | €9.5M |
| 2022 | 32 | €49.6M |
| 2023 | 19 | €1.0M |
| 2024 | 22 | €4.6M |
| 2025 | 24 | €1.8M |
| 2026 | 2 | €40K |
Most Enforced Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cookie fines has Hellenic Data Protection Authority issued?
Hellenic Data Protection Authority has issued 148 enforcement actions related to cookie consent, totaling €67.4M.
What is Hellenic Data Protection Authority's largest cookie fine?
The largest was a €20.0M fine against Clearview AI Inc on 2022-07-13.
What violations does Hellenic Data Protection Authority enforce most?
The most commonly enforced violations by Hellenic Data Protection Authority are cookies placed before consent, misleading banner messaging, unclear cookie information.