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 451–472
DPA case 3425/157/2019
Google Ireland Ltd
DPA case 9401/163/18
DPA case 2020010677
Google LLC
GAIJIN NETWORK LTD
DPA case 19/2020
DPA case nr.2.1-3/20/172
DPA case 2020010591
EPLÜ
Íslandshótels
DPA case nr. 2018/1640
Dr. Ludwig A***
DPA case 10/2019
DPA case nr. 2018/1779
Hospital
Madrileña Red De Gas, S.A.U.
KUTXABANK S.A.
Google LLC
DPA case DSB-D130.073/0008-DSB/2019
DPA case 08/2019
DPA case DSB-D123.921/0005-DSB/2019
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)
- DPA case 3425/157/2019 (Finland) – complaint upheld – Jul 2020
- Google Ireland Ltd (Hungary) – complaint upheld – Jul 2020
- DPA case 9401/163/18 (Finland) – complaint upheld – Jul 2020
- DPA case 2020010677 (Iceland) – complaint upheld – Jun 2020
- Google LLC (Finland) – complaint upheld – Jun 2020
- GAIJIN NETWORK LTD (Cyprus) – complaint upheld – Jun 2020
- DPA case 19/2020 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Apr 2020
- DPA case nr.2.1-3/20/172 (Estonia) – complaint upheld – Mar 2020
- DPA case 2020010591 (Iceland) – complaint upheld – Mar 2020
- EPLÜ (Estonia) – complaint upheld – Jan 2020
- Íslandshótels (Iceland) – complaint upheld – Dec 2019
- DPA case nr. 2018/1640 (Iceland) – complaint upheld – Dec 2019
- Dr. Ludwig A*** (Austria) – complaint upheld – Dec 2019
- DPA case 10/2019 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Nov 2019
- DPA case nr. 2018/1779 (Iceland) – complaint upheld – Nov 2019
- Hospital (Hungary) – complaint upheld – Nov 2019
- Madrileña Red De Gas, S.A.U. (Spain) – complaint upheld – Nov 2019
- KUTXABANK S.A. (Spain) – complaint upheld – Nov 2019
- Google LLC (Spain) – complaint upheld – Oct 2019
- DPA case DSB-D130.073/0008-DSB/2019 (Austria) – complaint upheld – Oct 2019
- DPA case 08/2019 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Sept 2019
- DPA case DSB-D123.921/0005-DSB/2019 (Austria) – complaint upheld – Jul 2019