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.
17 results · Showing 1–17
Ridetech International B.V.
Telecommunications operator (operator of electronic communications networks and services)
Legal Person
Portuguese National Statistical Institute
ADSL HOUSE, S.L.
SOLIVESA MASTER FRANCHISE S.L.
ESVETEL, S.L.
TIGERS MARKET, S.L.
INTRODUCTION BUSINESS CAPITAL MEDIA, S.L.
TIGERS MARKET, S.L.
Università Commerciale “Luigi Bocconi” di Milano
Bocconi University
Avilon Center 2016 S.L.
Vamavi Phone S.L.
Iberdrola Clientes, SAU
Futura Internationale
Futura International
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 (17 total)
- Ridetech International B.V. (Netherlands) – €100.0M – Apr 2026
- Telecommunications operator (operator of electronic communications networks and services) (Croatia) – €4.5M – Nov 2025
- Legal Person (Czech Republic) – €4K – Aug 2023
- Portuguese National Statistical Institute (Portugal) – €4.3M – Nov 2022
- ADSL HOUSE, S.L. (Spain) – €8K – Oct 2022
- SOLIVESA MASTER FRANCHISE S.L. (Spain) – €6K – Aug 2022
- ESVETEL, S.L. (Spain) – €40K – Jul 2022
- TIGERS MARKET, S.L. (Spain) – €8K – May 2022
- INTRODUCTION BUSINESS CAPITAL MEDIA, S.L. (Spain) – €5K – Dec 2021
- TIGERS MARKET, S.L. (Spain) – €4K – Nov 2021
- Università Commerciale “Luigi Bocconi” di Milano (Italy) – €200K – Sept 2021
- Bocconi University (Italy) – €200K – Sept 2021
- Avilon Center 2016 S.L. (Spain) – €12K – Feb 2021
- Vamavi Phone S.L. (Spain) – €24K – Feb 2021
- Iberdrola Clientes, SAU (Spain) – €6K – Dec 2020
- Futura Internationale (France) – €500K – Nov 2019
- Futura International (France) – €500K – Nov 2019