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.
56 results · Showing 1–25
DPA case 2025-31-1972
DPA case DSB-D124.2016/23
DPA case 2025-0.968.031
DPA case 3R-1078
DPA case 21/2025
VÍS
DPA case 132/2024
Dieter A. (data subject)
Mediahuis Ireland Group Limited
DPA case DOS-2019-05837
DPA case Mál nr. 2022050993
DPA case 129/2023
DPA case NAIH-5377-12/2023
Landsbankinn hf.
DPA case 81/2023
Getaround Norway AS (formerly Nabobil.no AS)
DPA case 41/2023
DPA case 2021101915
T.P.
DPA case Case no. 2021112113
Securitas A/S
DPA case Case no. 2021020294
DPA case Case no. 2021030666
Creditinfo Lánstrausts
DPA case PVN-2022-11
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 (56 total)
- DPA case 2025-31-1972 (Denmark) – dismissed – Apr 2026
- DPA case DSB-D124.2016/23 (Austria) – dismissed – Jan 2026
- DPA case 2025-0.968.031 (Austria) – dismissed – Dec 2025
- DPA case 3R-1078 (Lithuania) – dismissed – Aug 2025
- DPA case 21/2025 (Belgium) – dismissed – Feb 2025
- VÍS (Iceland) – dismissed – Oct 2024
- DPA case 132/2024 (Belgium) – dismissed – Oct 2024
- Dieter A. (data subject) (Austria) – dismissed – Jul 2024
- Mediahuis Ireland Group Limited (Ireland) – dismissed – Jun 2024
- DPA case DOS-2019-05837 (Belgium) – dismissed – Mar 2024
- DPA case Mál nr. 2022050993 (Iceland) – dismissed – Jan 2024
- DPA case 129/2023 (Belgium) – dismissed – Sept 2023
- DPA case NAIH-5377-12/2023 (Hungary) – dismissed – Sept 2023
- Landsbankinn hf. (Iceland) – dismissed – Jul 2023
- DPA case 81/2023 (Belgium) – dismissed – Jun 2023
- Getaround Norway AS (formerly Nabobil.no AS) (Norway) – dismissed – Apr 2023
- DPA case 41/2023 (Belgium) – dismissed – Apr 2023
- DPA case 2021101915 (Iceland) – dismissed – Feb 2023
- T.P. (Bulgaria) – dismissed – Jan 2023
- DPA case Case no. 2021112113 (Iceland) – dismissed – Dec 2022
- Securitas A/S (Denmark) – dismissed – Dec 2022
- DPA case Case no. 2021020294 (Iceland) – dismissed – Nov 2022
- DPA case Case no. 2021030666 (Iceland) – dismissed – Nov 2022
- Creditinfo Lánstrausts (Iceland) – dismissed – Nov 2022
- DPA case PVN-2022-11 (Norway) – dismissed – Nov 2022