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.
162 results · Showing 151–162
DPA case 42/2020
DPA case DSB-D205.023
DPA case 2020010616
Miðlun Arion banka hf.
Nicosia General Hospital
DPA case 2020010598
DPA case 07121-1/2020/390
401 Athens General Military Hospital
National Register of Undesirable Aliens (EKANA)
DPA case DSB-D123.768/0004-DSB/201
DPA case nr. 2019/232
Ergasias S.A
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 (162 total)
- DPA case 42/2020 (Belgium) – dismissed – Jun 2020
- DPA case DSB-D205.023 (Austria) – dismissed – Jun 2020
- DPA case 2020010616 (Iceland) – dismissed – Jun 2020
- Miðlun Arion banka hf. (Iceland) – dismissed – May 2020
- Nicosia General Hospital (Cyprus) – dismissed – May 2020
- DPA case 2020010598 (Iceland) – dismissed – May 2020
- DPA case 07121-1/2020/390 (Slovenia) – dismissed – Mar 2020
- 401 Athens General Military Hospital (Greece) – dismissed – Mar 2020
- National Register of Undesirable Aliens (EKANA) (Greece) – dismissed – Dec 2019
- DPA case DSB-D123.768/0004-DSB/201 (Austria) – dismissed – Dec 2019
- DPA case nr. 2019/232 (Iceland) – dismissed – Oct 2019
- Ergasias S.A (Greece) – dismissed – Oct 2019