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.
12 results · Showing 1–12
Court case W256 2337399-1
Court case 6 SLa 116/26
Data subjects versus Supervisory Authority
CNPD
Court case 9 AZR 383/19
Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit
Court case 8 Ca 135/22
Court case 2 AZR 225/20
Data subject against COMET S.P.A.
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit (Germany)
Court case 2R149/21a
Le service intégré de l'accueil et de l'orientation (SIAO)
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 (12 total)
- Court case W256 2337399-1 (Austria) – court ruling – Sept 2026
- Court case 6 SLa 116/26 (Germany) – court ruling – Jun 2026
- Data subjects versus Supervisory Authority (Germany) – court ruling – Jun 2026
- CNPD (Luxembourg) – court ruling – May 2024
- Court case 9 AZR 383/19 (Germany) – court ruling – Jun 2023
- Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit (Belgium) – court ruling – Mar 2023
- Court case 8 Ca 135/22 (Germany) – court ruling – Sept 2022
- Court case 2 AZR 225/20 (Germany) – court ruling – Aug 2022
- Data subject against COMET S.P.A. (Italy) – court ruling – Jul 2022
- Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit (Germany) (Germany) – court ruling – Nov 2021
- Court case 2R149/21a (Austria) – court ruling – Nov 2021
- Le service intégré de l'accueil et de l'orientation (SIAO) (France) – court ruling – Nov 2019