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.
12 results · Showing 1–12
Latvijas Republikas Saeima
NTH Haustechnik GmbH
IMY
CJEU case C-740/22 Endemol Shine Finland
CJEU case C‑319/22 Gesamtverband Autoteile-Handel (Access to vehicle information)
CJEU case C-268/21 Norra Stockholm Bygg
Spetsializiran nakazatelen sad (Specialised Criminal Court, Bulgaria)
VS
SOVIM SA
Koalitsia ‘Demokratichna Bulgaria – Оbedinenie’
Orange România SA
Deutsche Post AG
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 (12 total)
- Latvijas Republikas Saeima (European Union) – cjeu ruling – Sept 2026
- NTH Haustechnik GmbH (European Union) – cjeu ruling – Jun 2026
- IMY (European Union) – cjeu ruling – Dec 2025
- CJEU case C-740/22 Endemol Shine Finland (European Union) – cjeu ruling – Mar 2024
- CJEU case C‑319/22 Gesamtverband Autoteile-Handel (Access to vehicle information) (European Union) – cjeu ruling – Nov 2023
- CJEU case C-268/21 Norra Stockholm Bygg (European Union) – cjeu ruling – Mar 2023
- Spetsializiran nakazatelen sad (Specialised Criminal Court, Bulgaria) (European Union) – cjeu ruling – Jan 2023
- VS (European Union) – cjeu ruling – Dec 2022
- SOVIM SA (European Union) – cjeu ruling – Nov 2022
- Koalitsia ‘Demokratichna Bulgaria – Оbedinenie’ (European Union) – cjeu ruling – Oct 2022
- Orange România SA (European Union) – cjeu ruling – Nov 2020
- Deutsche Post AG (European Union) – cjeu ruling – Jan 2019