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.
21 results · Showing 1–21
DPA case DKE.561.7.2026
DPA case DKE.561.1.2026
DPA case 18/2025
City of Helsinki
Municipality X (To ensure the confidentiality of the specific municipality, the term "X" is employed as a placeholder.)
ITZBund
The National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona
Pohjois-Savon sairaanhoitopiiri
DPA case 07121-1/2021/597
DPA case 07121-1/2021/400
DPA case 07121-1/2021/517
TikTok
Ministry of Interior
IAB Europe
DPA case DKE.561.17.2020
A*** GmbH (commercial register code: FN *5*1*91r)
DPA case 16/2020
DPA case 9296257
DPA case 2020-0.083.190
French Ministry of Internal Affairs
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 (21 total)
- DPA case DKE.561.7.2026 (Poland) – violation found – Sept 2026
- DPA case DKE.561.1.2026 (Poland) – violation found – Jun 2026
- DPA case 18/2025 (Greece) – violation found – May 2025
- City of Helsinki (Finland) – violation found – Aug 2023
- Municipality X (To ensure the confidentiality of the specific municipality, the term "X" is employed as a placeholder.) (Greece) – violation found – Jul 2023
- ITZBund (Germany) – violation found – Jan 2023
- The National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (Hungary) – violation found – Sept 2022
- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona (Italy) – violation found – Jun 2022
- Pohjois-Savon sairaanhoitopiiri (Finland) – violation found – May 2022
- DPA case 07121-1/2021/597 (Slovenia) – violation found – Mar 2021
- DPA case 07121-1/2021/400 (Slovenia) – violation found – Mar 2021
- DPA case 07121-1/2021/517 (Slovenia) – violation found – Mar 2021
- TikTok (Italy) – violation found – Jan 2021
- Ministry of Interior (France) – violation found – Jan 2021
- IAB Europe (Belgium) – violation found – Jan 2021
- DPA case DKE.561.17.2020 (Poland) – violation found – Dec 2020
- A*** GmbH (commercial register code: FN *5*1*91r) (Austria) – violation found – Sept 2020
- DPA case 16/2020 (Belgium) – violation found – Apr 2020
- DPA case 9296257 (Italy) – violation found – Mar 2020
- DPA case 2020-0.083.190 (Austria) – violation found – Feb 2020
- French Ministry of Internal Affairs (France) – violation found – Nov 2019