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.
10 results · Showing 1–10
ARKTINOS” Publications Ltd
DPA case 101 Complaint (12.10.2023)
Telenor ASA
SPF Finances
DPA case 2021-7329-0052
Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs
DPA case 149/2022
noyb
website visitor and Google user (data subject and complainant)
lnstituto Nacional de Estatística, l.P.
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 (10 total)
- ARKTINOS” Publications Ltd (Cyprus) – complaint upheld – Feb 2024
- DPA case 101 Complaint (12.10.2023) (Estonia) – complaint upheld – Oct 2023
- Telenor ASA (Norway) – complaint upheld – Jul 2023
- SPF Finances (Belgium) – complaint upheld – May 2023
- DPA case 2021-7329-0052 (Denmark) – complaint upheld – Apr 2023
- Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs (Greece) – complaint upheld – Nov 2022
- DPA case 149/2022 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Oct 2022
- noyb (France) – complaint upheld – Feb 2022
- website visitor and Google user (data subject and complainant) (Austria) – complaint upheld – Dec 2021
- lnstituto Nacional de Estatística, l.P. (Portugal) – complaint upheld – Apr 2021