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.
10 results · Showing 1–10
DPA case DKN.5131.24.2025
Administration communale de Leudelange
DPA case 2022-0.930.971
Aarhus municipality
Íslensk erfðagreining
Landspítali – The National University Hospital of Iceland
DPA case 37FR/2021
Directorate of Norwegian Correctional Service
DPA case 9356568
Supreme Council For Civil Personnel Selection (ASEP)
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 (10 total)
- DPA case DKN.5131.24.2025 (Poland) – violation found – Jul 2026
- Administration communale de Leudelange (Luxembourg) – violation found – Jul 2023
- DPA case 2022-0.930.971 (Austria) – violation found – Jun 2023
- Aarhus municipality (Denmark) – violation found – Sept 2022
- Íslensk erfðagreining (Iceland) – violation found – Jun 2022
- Landspítali – The National University Hospital of Iceland (Iceland) – violation found – Nov 2021
- DPA case 37FR/2021 (Luxembourg) – violation found – Oct 2021
- Directorate of Norwegian Correctional Service (Norway) – violation found – Aug 2021
- DPA case 9356568 (Italy) – violation found – Jun 2020
- Supreme Council For Civil Personnel Selection (ASEP) (Greece) – violation found – Apr 2020