Netherlands GDPR Fines (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens Boetes)
24 data protection authorities · Since 2013
Total Actions
346
Total Fines
€699.4M
Average Fine
€11.1M
Among actions with fines
Enforcement Trend
Decreasing
About Cookie Enforcement in Netherlands
The Netherlands has 24 Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) that oversee data protection enforcement across the country. There have been 411 actions, but the enforcement trend is decreasing. Common violations include placing cookies before obtaining consent and using pre-ticked consent boxes. Website operators should be cautious about cookie consent practices to avoid hefty fines. The largest fine recorded was EUR 290 million against Uber Technologies in July 2024.
Data Protection Authorities
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
Official website
DPA RbAmsterdam
DPA RbMidden-Nederland
DPA RbRotterdam
DPA RbDenHaag
DPA RbGelderland
DPA RbZeeland-West-Braba
DPA RbNoord-Holland
DPA RvS
DPA RbOost-Brabant
DPA RbNoord-Nederland
DPA RbLimburg
DPA RbOverijssel
DPA GHAMS
DPA HogeRaad
DPA TNORARL
DPA CentraalTuchtcollege
DPA CBB
DPA MinisterofFinanceAdm
DPA RaadvanState
DPA RVS
DPA GHAL
DPA GHARL
DPA GHSHE
Largest Fines in Netherlands
All Netherlands actionsRecent Enforcement Actions in Netherlands
Enforcement Actions by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | €0 |
| 2018 | 2 | €50K |
| 2019 | 18 | €1.3M |
| 2020 | 90 | €4.6M |
| 2021 | 70 | €9.9M |
| 2022 | 57 | €5.9M |
| 2023 | 37 | €20.5M |
| 2024 | 31 | €651.3M |
| 2025 | 26 | €5.6M |
| 2026 | 14 | €250K |
Most Common Violations in Netherlands
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cookie enforcement actions has Netherlands issued?
Netherlands has issued 346 enforcement actions related to cookie consent and ePrivacy, totaling €699.4M in fines.
What is the largest cookie fine in Netherlands?
The largest was a €290.0M fine against Uber B.V. on 2024-07-22 for cookie consent violations.
How many data protection authorities operate in Netherlands?
Netherlands has 24 data protection authorities overseeing GDPR and cookie consent enforcement.
Is cookie enforcement decreasing in Netherlands?
Cookie consent enforcement in Netherlands has been decreasing in recent years.