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.
298 results · Showing 201–225
The Swedish Migration Agency
Hellenic Ministry of Education and Religions Affairs
Region Nordjylland
DPA case IAI 68/2021 - IAI 71/2021
Coop Danmark A/S
DPA case 7/2021
DPA case 37FR/2021
Dantherm A/S
Francetest
The Danish Customs and Tax Administration
Dating.dk ApS
Directorate of Norwegian Correctional Service
DPA case Opinion of 24 August 2021 - FATCA
DPA case 9685994
Pago PA S.p.A
Third-Party Cookies Without Consent · Cookies Placed Before Consent +1
DPA case 0611-10/2021/11
DPA case Facebook/WhatsApp
DPA case 0610-32/2021/7
DPA case 9582723
DPA case 9578184
DPA case Délibération n°13FR/2021
IP
DPA case 07121-1/2021/678
DPA case 07121-1/2021/597
DPA case 0613-438/2019/16
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 (298 total)
- The Swedish Migration Agency (Sweden) – violation found – Nov 2021
- Hellenic Ministry of Education and Religions Affairs (Greece) – violation found – Nov 2021
- Region Nordjylland (Denmark) – violation found – Nov 2021
- DPA case IAI 68/2021 - IAI 71/2021 (Spain) – violation found – Nov 2021
- Coop Danmark A/S (Denmark) – violation found – Nov 2021
- DPA case 7/2021 (Greece) – violation found – Oct 2021
- DPA case 37FR/2021 (Luxembourg) – violation found – Oct 2021
- Dantherm A/S (Denmark) – violation found – Oct 2021
- Francetest (France) – violation found – Oct 2021
- The Danish Customs and Tax Administration (Denmark) – violation found – Sept 2021
- Dating.dk ApS (Denmark) – violation found – Sept 2021
- Directorate of Norwegian Correctional Service (Norway) – violation found – Aug 2021
- DPA case Opinion of 24 August 2021 - FATCA (Slovakia) – violation found – Aug 2021
- DPA case 9685994 (Italy) – violation found – Jul 2021
- Pago PA S.p.A (Italy) – violation found – Jun 2021 | Third-Party Cookies Without Consent, Cookies Placed Before Consent, Unclear Cookie Information
- DPA case 0611-10/2021/11 (Slovenia) – violation found – May 2021
- DPA case Facebook/WhatsApp (Germany) – violation found – May 2021
- DPA case 0610-32/2021/7 (Slovenia) – violation found – May 2021
- DPA case 9582723 (Italy) – violation found – Apr 2021
- DPA case 9578184 (Italy) – violation found – Apr 2021
- DPA case Délibération n°13FR/2021 (Luxembourg) – violation found – Apr 2021
- IP (Slovenia) – violation found – Apr 2021
- DPA case 07121-1/2021/678 (Slovenia) – violation found – Apr 2021
- DPA case 07121-1/2021/597 (Slovenia) – violation found – Mar 2021
- DPA case 0613-438/2019/16 (Slovenia) – violation found – Mar 2021