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.
17 results · Showing 1–17
Court case 25/2823
Experian Nederland B.V.
Experian Nederland B.V.
Netflix International B.V.
Netflix
Ambitious People Group B.V.
Uber Technologies Inc. and Uber B.V.
Uber Technologies Inc. Uber B.V.
Stichting Bureau Krediet Registratie (BKR)
DPA case z2020-19687
CAK
DPA case AWB- 21_3909
DPG Media
DPG Media Magazines B.V.
TikTok
Ambitious People Group
Bureau Krediet Registration ('BKR')
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 (17 total)
- Court case 25/2823 (Netherlands) – court ruling – Apr 2026
- Experian Nederland B.V. (Netherlands) – €2.7M – Oct 2025
- Experian Nederland B.V. (Netherlands) – €2.7M – Aug 2025
- Netflix International B.V. (Netherlands) – €4.8M – Nov 2024
- Netflix (Netherlands) – €4.8M – Nov 2024
- Ambitious People Group B.V. (Netherlands) – €6K – Jun 2024
- Uber Technologies Inc. and Uber B.V. (Netherlands) – €10.0M – Dec 2023
- Uber Technologies Inc. Uber B.V. (Netherlands) – €10.0M – Dec 2023
- Stichting Bureau Krediet Registratie (BKR) (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jul 2023
- DPA case z2020-19687 (Netherlands) – complaint upheld – Apr 2023
- CAK (Netherlands) – complaint upheld – Dec 2022
- DPA case AWB- 21_3909 (Netherlands) – €561 – Nov 2022
- DPG Media (Netherlands) – €525K – Feb 2022
- DPG Media Magazines B.V. (Netherlands) – €525K – Jan 2022
- TikTok (Netherlands) – €750K – Apr 2021
- Ambitious People Group (Netherlands) – €6K – Jul 2020
- Bureau Krediet Registration ('BKR') (Netherlands) – €830K – Jul 2020