GDPR Fines & Penalties 2026
Search published European fines, warnings, orders and court decisions with a confirmed EU GDPR legal basis. Cases whose applicable law has not yet been confirmed are excluded.
Selected coverage: Europe. Only published cases are included.
472 results · Showing 301–325
an unnamed professional
Klarna Bank
DPA case 9782890
Third-Party Cookies Without Consent
XX (data subject)
DPA case 7285/183/18
DPA case Decision 31-05-2022
Zalaris ASA
Budapest Bar Association
DPA case DI-2021-6140
Klarna Bank AB
Police University College
DPA case DOS-2022-01864
DPA case 62/2022
HERTZ DE ESPAÑA, S.L.
DPA case 2021-0.187.619
DPA case DI-2020-10547
Ellos Group AB
DPA case 39/2022
DPA case 2020031451
DPA case 33/2022
DPA case 32/2022
DPA case EDPBI:ee:OSS:d:2022:343
Reykjavík University
DPA case EDPBI:MT:OSS:D:2022:341
DPA case CDP/IMI/LSA/17/2022
Frequently Asked Questions About GDPR Enforcement
Q:What types of GDPR enforcement actions exist?
GDPR enforcement actions include monetary fines (the most publicised), formal warnings, reprimands, processing bans, data erasure orders, and compliance orders. DPAs can also impose temporary or permanent limitations on data processing. Fines can reach up to EUR 20 million or 4% of annual worldwide turnover, whichever is higher, under Article 83(5) GDPR.
Q:How are GDPR fines calculated by data protection authorities?
DPAs consider factors listed in Article 83(2) GDPR: nature, gravity, and duration of the infringement; intentional or negligent character; actions taken to mitigate damage; degree of responsibility; previous infringements; degree of cooperation; categories of personal data affected; how the infringement became known; and adherence to approved codes of conduct or certification mechanisms.
Q:Can GDPR fines be appealed?
Yes, GDPR fines can be appealed through national courts. Many high-profile fines have been challenged. The appeals process varies by country. Some fines have been reduced on appeal (e.g., British Airways' fine was reduced from GBP 183 million to GBP 20 million), while others have been upheld or even increased.
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GDPR Enforcement Actions (472 total)
- an unnamed professional (Italy) – complaint upheld – Jun 2022
- Klarna Bank (Sweden) – complaint upheld – Jun 2022
- DPA case 9782890 (Italy) – complaint upheld – Jun 2022 | Third-Party Cookies Without Consent
- XX (data subject) (Italy) – complaint upheld – Jun 2022
- DPA case 7285/183/18 (Finland) – complaint upheld – Jun 2022
- DPA case Decision 31-05-2022 (Croatia) – complaint upheld – May 2022
- Zalaris ASA (Norway) – complaint upheld – May 2022
- Budapest Bar Association (Hungary) – complaint upheld – May 2022
- DPA case DI-2021-6140 (Sweden) – complaint upheld – May 2022
- Klarna Bank AB (Sweden) – complaint upheld – May 2022
- Police University College (Finland) – complaint upheld – May 2022
- DPA case DOS-2022-01864 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – May 2022
- DPA case 62/2022 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Apr 2022
- HERTZ DE ESPAÑA, S.L. (Spain) – complaint upheld – Apr 2022
- DPA case 2021-0.187.619 (Austria) – complaint upheld – Apr 2022
- DPA case DI-2020-10547 (Sweden) – complaint upheld – Apr 2022
- Ellos Group AB (Sweden) – complaint upheld – Mar 2022
- DPA case 39/2022 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Mar 2022
- DPA case 2020031451 (Iceland) – complaint upheld – Mar 2022
- DPA case 33/2022 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Mar 2022
- DPA case 32/2022 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Mar 2022
- DPA case EDPBI:ee:OSS:d:2022:343 (Estonia) – complaint upheld – Mar 2022
- Reykjavík University (Iceland) – complaint upheld – Mar 2022
- DPA case EDPBI:MT:OSS:D:2022:341 (Malta) – complaint upheld – Mar 2022
- DPA case CDP/IMI/LSA/17/2022 (Malta) – complaint upheld – Feb 2022