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.
14 results · Showing 1–14
Controller (subsidiary of parent company)
Court case W292 2342582-1/13E
Court case Ro 2023/04/0028
Court case W137 2308681-1
Court case W2522299666-1/6E
DSB
Court case W211 2268942-1
Court case G 287/2022-16, G 288/2022-14
Datenschutzbehörde
DSB
DSB
DSB (Austria)
Unknown data subject (complainant)
Court case Ro 2019/04/0229
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 (14 total)
- Controller (subsidiary of parent company) (Austria) – court ruling – Apr 2026
- Court case W292 2342582-1/13E (Austria) – court ruling – Jan 2026
- Court case Ro 2023/04/0028 (Austria) – court ruling – Dec 2025
- Court case W137 2308681-1 (Austria) – court ruling – Aug 2025
- Court case W2522299666-1/6E (Austria) – court ruling – Nov 2024
- DSB (Austria) – court ruling – Jun 2024
- Court case W211 2268942-1 (Austria) – court ruling – Jul 2023
- Court case G 287/2022-16, G 288/2022-14 (Austria) – court ruling – Dec 2022
- Datenschutzbehörde (Austria) – court ruling – Oct 2022
- DSB (Austria) – court ruling – Apr 2022
- DSB (Austria) – court ruling – Apr 2022
- DSB (Austria) (Austria) – court ruling – Mar 2022
- Unknown data subject (complainant) (Austria) – court ruling – Dec 2021
- Court case Ro 2019/04/0229 (Austria) – court ruling – May 2020