Hellenic Data Protection Authority
Data protection authority of Greece
Total Actions
174
Total Fines
€41.4M
Average Fine
€273K
Among actions with fines
Enforcement Factor
1.30
Measured
About Hellenic Data Protection Authority
The Hellenic Data Protection Authority is Greece's data protection authority responsible for enforcing GDPR and ePrivacy compliance. Hellenic Data Protection Authority has taken 174 enforcement actions resulting in €41,428,649 in total penalties, with an average fine of €273K per sanctioned entity. The authority maintains a balanced enforcement approach (enforcement factor: 1.3), combining deterrent fines with corrective orders. Its most significant action was a €20,000,000 fine against Clearview AI Inc. in 2022. Key enforcement areas include cookies placed before consent, misleading banner messaging, unclear cookie information. The most frequently cited legal basis in Hellenic Data Protection Authority's decisions is Art. 15(GDPR) and Art. 32(GDPR).
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 | 10 | €912K |
| 2020 | 15 | €62K |
| 2021 | 26 | €384K |
| 2022 | 32 | €29.8M |
| 2023 | 20 | €1.0M |
| 2024 | 23 | €4.6M |
| 2025 | 26 | €1.9M |
| 2026 | 22 | €2.6M |
Most Enforced Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many GDPR and ePrivacy actions has Hellenic Data Protection Authority issued?
Hellenic Data Protection Authority has issued 174 enforcement actions related to GDPR and ePrivacy, totaling €41.4M.
What is Hellenic Data Protection Authority's largest GDPR and ePrivacy 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.