GDPR Fines & Penalties 2026
Search GDPR fines, penalties, warnings, orders, bans, and investigations across Europe by country, action type, GDPR article, and violation category.
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 (93 total)
- FysioDanmark (Denmark) – order – Mar 2022
- Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos (Finland) – order – Mar 2022 | No Reject Button
- DigiFinland Oy (Finland) – order – Mar 2022 | No Reject Button, Unclear Cookie Information
- Innowise (Finland) – order – Dec 2021 | Unclear Cookie Information
- Facebook Ireland Limited (Ireland) – order – Oct 2021
- Valco Oy (Finland) – order – Feb 2021 | Unclear Cookie Information
- Unknown (Germany) – order – Jan 2021
- Swedish Custom (Tullverket) (Sweden) – order – Dec 2020
- Google (Belgium) – order – Sept 2020
- Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (Greece) – order – Jul 2020
- Pop Life Electric Shops Ltd (Cyprus) – order – Jul 2020
- Odin Flissenter AS (Norway) – order – Jul 2020
- Aquateknikk AS (Norway) – order – Jun 2020
- Ombudsman (Poland) – order – Apr 2020
- Bank (name not available at the moment) (Croatia) – order – Mar 2020
- Coop Finnmark SA (Norway) – order – Feb 2020
- Rælingen Municipality (Norway) – order – Feb 2020
- El Maestro Cerrajero SL (Spain) – order – Nov 2019