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GDPR Fines in Portugal

3 data protection authorities · Since 2017

Total Actions

16

Total Fines

€6.8M

Average Fine

€683K

Among actions with fines

Enforcement Trend

Decreasing

About Cookie Enforcement in Portugal

Portugal has 5 Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) that handle data protection issues. The enforcement trend is stable, indicating consistent actions against violations. Common issues include placing cookies before obtaining user consent and using third-party cookies without consent. Website operators should be aware of the strict requirements for cookie consent to avoid penalties. The largest fine was against the Portuguese National Statistical Institute for EUR 4,300,000.

Enforcement Actions by Year

YearActionsTotal Fines
20171€0
20182€800K
20194€131K
20201€0
20213€1.3M
20224€4.7M
20241€0

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cookie enforcement actions has Portugal issued?

Portugal has issued 16 enforcement actions related to cookie consent and ePrivacy, totaling €6.8M in fines.

What is the largest cookie fine in Portugal?

The largest was a €4.3M fine against Portuguese National Statistical Institute on 2022-11-02 for cookie consent violations.

How many data protection authorities operate in Portugal?

Portugal has 3 data protection authorities overseeing GDPR and cookie consent enforcement.

Is cookie enforcement decreasing in Portugal?

Cookie consent enforcement in Portugal has been decreasing in recent years.