Netherlands GDPR Fines (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens Boetes)
23 data protection authorities · Since 2013
Total Actions
354
Total Fines
€867.6M
Average Fine
€14.0M
Among actions with fines
Enforcement Trend
Increasing
About Data Protection Enforcement in Netherlands
Netherlands is a major enforcement jurisdiction for GDPR and ePrivacy violations, with 23 data protection authorities overseeing compliance since 2013. To date, Netherlands's regulators have taken 354 enforcement actions totaling €867,554,000 in fines. The landmark case was a €290,000,000 fine against Uber B.V. in 2024, among the most significant GDPR and ePrivacy penalties recorded for this jurisdiction. Enforcement activity has been accelerating in recent years, suggesting that Netherlands's regulators are prioritizing GDPR and ePrivacy compliance. The most frequently enforced violations are cookies placed before consent (12 cases), third-party cookies without consent (10 cases), pre-ticked consent boxes (3 cases), reflecting the regulatory focus areas in this jurisdiction.
Data Protection Authorities
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
Official website
DPA RbAmsterdam
DPA RbMidden-Nederland
DPA RbDenHaag
DPA RbRotterdam
DPA RbZeeland-West-Braba
DPA RbNoord-Holland
DPA RbGelderland
DPA RVS
DPA RbOost-Brabant
DPA RbOverijssel
DPA RbLimburg
DPA RbNoord-Nederland
DPA GHAMS
DPA HogeRaad
DPA CentraalTuchtcollege
DPA GHAL
DPA RaadvanState
DPA MinisterofFinanceAdm
DPA GHSHE
DPA GHARL
DPA CBB
DPA TNORARL
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 | 86 | €4.6M |
| 2021 | 68 | €8.6M |
| 2022 | 57 | €5.9M |
| 2023 | 37 | €20.5M |
| 2024 | 30 | €620.8M |
| 2025 | 26 | €5.6M |
| 2026 | 29 | €200.3M |
Most Common Violations in Netherlands
Frequently Asked Questions
How many GDPR and ePrivacy enforcement actions has Netherlands issued?
Netherlands has issued 354 enforcement actions related to GDPR and ePrivacy, totaling €867.6M in fines.
What is the largest GDPR and ePrivacy fine in Netherlands?
The largest recorded penalty was a €290.0M fine against Uber B.V. on 2024-07-22.
How many data protection authorities operate in Netherlands?
Netherlands has 23 data protection authorities overseeing GDPR and ePrivacy enforcement.
Is GDPR and ePrivacy enforcement increasing in Netherlands?
GDPR and ePrivacy enforcement in Netherlands has been increasing, with more actions being taken each year.