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.
248 results · Showing 151–175
X (the data subject)
DPA case 149/2022
DPA case 147/2022
DPA case 146/2022
DPA case 145/2022
DPA case 143/2022
DPA case 141/2022
DPA case Decision 140-2022
DPA case Decision 138-2022
DPA case Decision 137-2022
DPA case Decision 136-2022
DPA case Decision 135/2022
Company
Medical laboratory
DPA case 117/2022
DPA case 115/2022
FOD Financiën
Rossel Group (sudinfo)
Cookies Placed Before Consent · Pre-ticked Consent Boxes +2
SA Rossel & Cie
De Tijd
Roularta Media Group
Cookies Placed Before Consent · Pre-ticked Consent Boxes +2
DPA case DOS-2022-01864
Nationale Maatschappij der Belgische Spoorwegen
NMBS
DPA case 62/2022
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 (248 total)
- X (the data subject) (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Nov 2022
- DPA case 149/2022 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Oct 2022
- DPA case 147/2022 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Oct 2022
- DPA case 146/2022 (Belgium) – order – Oct 2022
- DPA case 145/2022 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Oct 2022
- DPA case 143/2022 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Oct 2022
- DPA case 141/2022 (Belgium) – dismissed – Oct 2022
- DPA case Decision 140-2022 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Sept 2022
- DPA case Decision 138-2022 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Sept 2022
- DPA case Decision 137-2022 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Sept 2022
- DPA case Decision 136-2022 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Sept 2022
- DPA case Decision 135/2022 (Belgium) – violation found – Sept 2022
- Company (Belgium) – €3K – Aug 2022
- Medical laboratory (Belgium) – €20K – Aug 2022
- DPA case 117/2022 (Belgium) – order – Jul 2022
- DPA case 115/2022 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Jul 2022
- FOD Financiën (Belgium) – dismissed – Jun 2022
- Rossel Group (sudinfo) (Belgium) – €50K – Jun 2022 | Cookies Placed Before Consent, Pre-ticked Consent Boxes, Unclear Cookie Information, Cookies Persist After Rejection
- SA Rossel & Cie (Belgium) – €0 – Jun 2022
- De Tijd (Belgium) – dismissed – Jun 2022
- Roularta Media Group (Belgium) – €50K – May 2022 | Cookies Placed Before Consent, Pre-ticked Consent Boxes, Unclear Cookie Information, Cannot Withdraw Cookie Consent
- DPA case DOS-2022-01864 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – May 2022
- Nationale Maatschappij der Belgische Spoorwegen (Belgium) – €10K – May 2022
- NMBS (Belgium) – €10K – May 2022
- DPA case 62/2022 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Apr 2022