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.
14 results · Showing 1–14
Plaintiffs versus Free State of Saxony
TikTok Technology Limited
Court case W171 2302513-1
TIKTOK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
Court case 13 O 156/24
Court case 2023 640 JR
Association of Accidental Americans
Court case W137 2255764-1
Österreichischen Datenschutzbehörde (Austrian data protection authority)
Court case 3 L 763/22.NW
Pflegeplatzmanager GmbHhttps://gruendelpartner.de/newsroom/gruendelpartner-erwirkt-weitreichende-entscheidung-zur-unzulaessigkeit-von-cloud-und-it-dienstleistungen-durch-us-tochterunternehmen-in-deutschland/
Marie CITRINI in her capacity as user representative on the AP-HP Supervisory Board
Court case 17 Sa 37/20
Syndicat de la Médecine Générale (SMG)
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 (14 total)
- Plaintiffs versus Free State of Saxony (Germany) – court ruling – Jun 2026
- TikTok Technology Limited (Ireland) – court ruling – Jun 2026
- Court case W171 2302513-1 (Austria) – court ruling – May 2026
- TIKTOK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED (Ireland) – court ruling – Nov 2025
- Court case 13 O 156/24 (Germany) – court ruling – Jun 2025
- Court case 2023 640 JR (Ireland) – court ruling – Mar 2024
- Association of Accidental Americans (France) – court ruling – Jan 2024
- Court case W137 2255764-1 (Austria) – court ruling – Jun 2023
- Österreichischen Datenschutzbehörde (Austrian data protection authority) (Austria) – court ruling – May 2023
- Court case 3 L 763/22.NW (Germany) – court ruling – Oct 2022
- Pflegeplatzmanager GmbHhttps://gruendelpartner.de/newsroom/gruendelpartner-erwirkt-weitreichende-entscheidung-zur-unzulaessigkeit-von-cloud-und-it-dienstleistungen-durch-us-tochterunternehmen-in-deutschland/ (Germany) – court ruling – Jul 2022
- Marie CITRINI in her capacity as user representative on the AP-HP Supervisory Board (France) – court ruling – Mar 2021
- Court case 17 Sa 37/20 (Germany) – court ruling – Feb 2021
- Syndicat de la Médecine Générale (SMG) (France) – court ruling – Oct 2020