Data Protection Commission
Data protection authority of Ireland
Total Actions
66
Total Fines
€6.9B
Average Fine
€137.1M
Among actions with fines
Enforcement Factor
2.50
Highly active
About Data Protection Commission
The Data Protection Commission is Ireland's principal data protection regulator and one of Europe's most assertive enforcers of GDPR and data-protection rules. Data Protection Commission has taken 66 enforcement actions resulting in €6,852,938,400 in total penalties, with an average fine of €137.1M per sanctioned entity. With an enforcement factor of 2.5, Data Protection Commission ranks among Europe's most active GDPR and data-protection regulators, pursuing both large technology companies and smaller domestic businesses. Its most significant action was a €1,200,000,000 fine against Meta Platforms Ireland Limited in 2023. The most frequently cited legal basis in Data Protection Commission's decisions is Art. 32(1) GDPR and Art. 5(1)(f) GDPR.
Largest Fines by Data Protection Commission
View all actionsRecent Actions by Data Protection Commission
View all actionsEnforcement by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9 | €850K |
| 2021 | 8 | €450.3M |
| 2022 | 12 | €885.1M |
| 2023 | 16 | €3.5B |
| 2024 | 9 | €962.1M |
| 2025 | 7 | €1.1B |
| 2026 | 5 | €855K |
Most Enforced Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many GDPR and data-protection actions has Data Protection Commission issued?
Data Protection Commission has issued 66 enforcement actions related to GDPR and data-protection, totaling €6.9B.
What is Data Protection Commission's largest GDPR and data-protection fine?
The largest was a €1.2B fine against Meta Platforms Ireland Limited on 2023-05-12.
What violations does Data Protection Commission enforce most?
The most commonly enforced violations by Data Protection Commission are cookies placed before consent.