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.
165 results · Showing 1–25
Court case VI ZR 402/24
Court case HelHO:2026:8
ING Bank
Court case VI ZR 97/22
Court case 3 L 37/26.Z
Court case III OSK 2508/25
DSB
Controller (subsidiary of parent company)
Court case 12009-25
Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit (BfDI)
DPA
Reddit BV
Court case III C 904/23
Court case 25/12378
Court case W137 2328811-1
Court case W292 2342582-1/13E
Court case Ro 2023/04/0028
Court case C/13/770276 / HA ZA 25-1129
Court case W258 2271494-1
Court case BA-1S/27/2022
Court case Us I-199/2025-9
Court case 25/12378
Court case Az. I ZB 36/25
Court case W252 2307842-1
Court case W137 2308681-1
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 (165 total)
- Court case VI ZR 402/24 (Germany) – court ruling – Sept 2026
- Court case HelHO:2026:8 (Finland) – court ruling – Sept 2026
- ING Bank (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jul 2026
- Court case VI ZR 97/22 (Germany) – court ruling – Jun 2026
- Court case 3 L 37/26.Z (Germany) – court ruling – Jun 2026
- Court case III OSK 2508/25 (Poland) – court ruling – May 2026
- DSB (Austria) – court ruling – Apr 2026
- Controller (subsidiary of parent company) (Austria) – court ruling – Apr 2026
- Court case 12009-25 (Sweden) – court ruling – Mar 2026
- Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit (BfDI) (Germany) – court ruling – Mar 2026
- DPA (Austria) – court ruling – Mar 2026
- Reddit BV (Netherlands) – court ruling – Mar 2026
- Court case III C 904/23 (Poland) – court ruling – Feb 2026
- Court case 25/12378 (Norway) – court ruling – Jan 2026
- Court case W137 2328811-1 (Austria) – court ruling – Jan 2026
- Court case W292 2342582-1/13E (Austria) – court ruling – Jan 2026
- Court case Ro 2023/04/0028 (Austria) – court ruling – Dec 2025
- Court case C/13/770276 / HA ZA 25-1129 (Netherlands) – court ruling – Dec 2025
- Court case W258 2271494-1 (Austria) – court ruling – Dec 2025
- Court case BA-1S/27/2022 (Slovakia) – court ruling – Dec 2025
- Court case Us I-199/2025-9 (Croatia) – court ruling – Nov 2025
- Court case 25/12378 (Norway) – court ruling – Nov 2025
- Court case Az. I ZB 36/25 (Germany) – court ruling – Sept 2025
- Court case W252 2307842-1 (Austria) – court ruling – Aug 2025
- Court case W137 2308681-1 (Austria) – court ruling – Aug 2025