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.
78 results · Showing 1–25
DPA case DOS-2026-00228
DPA case 14/2026
DPA case 2025-10429
DPA case DKN.5131.12.2022
One Way Private Company
DPA case 10201426
23ANDME, INC
Società per Azioni Esercizi Aeroportuali S.E.A.
Digitaliseringsstyrelsen (Danish Agency for Digitalisation)
Consulate General of Sweden in Istanbul
Sjukhusstyrelsen i Region Uppsala
Verisure
DPA case 10057346
Istituto Nazionale Previdenza Sociale
Finnish Golf Union
DPA case 10021468
City of Copenhagen
Lääkärikeskus Gyneko Oy
Digitaliseringsstyrelsens
Mindworking A/S
National Institute of Demographic Studies (INED)
DPA case Region Sjælland
City of Helsinki
Digitaliseringsstyrelsen (Agency for Digital Government)
DPA case Nacionālajam veselības dienestam
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 (78 total)
- DPA case DOS-2026-00228 (Belgium) – violation found – Oct 2026
- DPA case 14/2026 (Greece) – violation found – Jul 2026
- DPA case 2025-10429 (Sweden) – violation found – Jun 2026
- DPA case DKN.5131.12.2022 (Poland) – violation found – Jun 2026
- One Way Private Company (Greece) – violation found – Dec 2025
- DPA case 10201426 (Italy) – violation found – Nov 2025
- 23ANDME, INC (Spain) – violation found – Oct 2025
- Società per Azioni Esercizi Aeroportuali S.E.A. (Italy) – violation found – Sept 2025
- Digitaliseringsstyrelsen (Danish Agency for Digitalisation) (Denmark) – violation found – Jun 2025
- Consulate General of Sweden in Istanbul (Sweden) – violation found – May 2025
- Sjukhusstyrelsen i Region Uppsala (Sweden) – violation found – Apr 2025
- Verisure (Sweden) – violation found – Nov 2024
- DPA case 10057346 (Italy) – violation found – Jul 2024
- Istituto Nazionale Previdenza Sociale (Italy) – violation found – Jul 2024
- Finnish Golf Union (Finland) – violation found – Jul 2024
- DPA case 10021468 (Italy) – violation found – May 2024
- City of Copenhagen (Denmark) – violation found – May 2024
- Lääkärikeskus Gyneko Oy (Finland) – violation found – Dec 2023
- Digitaliseringsstyrelsens (Denmark) – violation found – Nov 2023
- Mindworking A/S (Denmark) – violation found – Sept 2023
- National Institute of Demographic Studies (INED) (France) – violation found – Sept 2023
- DPA case Region Sjælland (Denmark) – violation found – Sept 2023
- City of Helsinki (Finland) – violation found – Sept 2023
- Digitaliseringsstyrelsen (Agency for Digital Government) (Denmark) – violation found – Jun 2023
- DPA case Nacionālajam veselības dienestam (Latvia) – violation found – May 2023