Information Commissioner's Office
Data protection authority of United Kingdom
Total Actions
108
Total Fines
€189.3M
Average Fine
€2.5M
Among actions with fines
Enforcement Factor
2.00
Highly active
About Information Commissioner's Office
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is the data protection authority in the United Kingdom. It has taken a total of 107 actions, with an average fine of over 2 million euros. The ICO is known for targeting major violations related to cookie consent and has imposed substantial fines on well-known companies. If you operate a website in the UK, compliance with cookie regulations is crucial to avoid hefty penalties.
Largest Fines by Information Commissioner's Office
View all actionsRecent Actions by Information Commissioner's Office
View all actionsEnforcement by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | €320K |
| 2020 | 20 | €69.7M |
| 2021 | 25 | €3.5M |
| 2022 | 12 | €17.9M |
| 2023 | 6 | €15.3M |
| 2024 | 14 | €1.5M |
| 2025 | 17 | €46.8M |
| 2026 | 8 | €34.3M |
Most Enforced Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cookie fines has Information Commissioner's Office issued?
Information Commissioner's Office has issued 108 enforcement actions related to cookie consent, totaling €189.3M.
What is Information Commissioner's Office's largest cookie fine?
The largest was a €23.4M fine against British Airways on 2020-10-16.
What violations does Information Commissioner's Office enforce most?
The most commonly enforced violations by Information Commissioner's Office are cookies placed before consent, third-party cookies without consent, no granular cookie choice.