Information and Data Protection Commissioner
Data protection authority of Malta
Total Actions
14
Total Fines
€512K
Average Fine
€39K
Among actions with fines
Enforcement Factor
1.10
Measured
About Information and Data Protection Commissioner
The Information and Data Protection Commissioner is Malta's data protection authority responsible for enforcing GDPR and data-protection compliance. Information and Data Protection Commissioner has taken 14 enforcement actions resulting in €511,500 in total penalties, with an average fine of €39K per sanctioned entity. The authority maintains a balanced enforcement approach (enforcement factor: 1.1), combining deterrent fines with corrective orders. Its most significant action was a €250,000 fine against Unknown in 2022. The most frequently cited legal basis in Information and Data Protection Commissioner's decisions is Art. 14(GDPR) and Art. 6(1) GDPR.
Largest Fines by Information and Data Protection Commissioner
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View all actionsEnforcement by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | €5K |
| 2020 | 4 | €32K |
| 2022 | 5 | €448K |
| 2023 | 3 | €8K |
| 2025 | 1 | €20K |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many GDPR and data-protection actions has Information and Data Protection Commissioner issued?
Information and Data Protection Commissioner has issued 14 enforcement actions related to GDPR and data-protection, totaling €512K.
What is Information and Data Protection Commissioner's largest GDPR and data-protection fine?
The largest was a €250K fine against Unknown on 2022-01-01.