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.
23 results · Showing 1–23
University of Cyprus
Housing Finance Corporation
Freedom Finance Europe Ltd
Senira Ltd.
Brivio Limited
Google LLC
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ARKTINOS” Publications Ltd
DPA case 11.17.001.008.147
Open University of Cyprus
DPA case 11.17.001.010.172
DPA case 11.17.001.010.007
Freedom Finance Europe Ltd
DPA case 11.17.001.010.199
Cyprus Hairdressers and Barbers Registration Council
Cyprus Association of Automotive Engineer Assessors
DPA case 11.17.001.008.042
DPA case 11.17.001.008.029
Cyprus Police
ΚΕΟ PLC
Pop Life Electric Shops Ltd
GAIJIN NETWORK LTD
Nicosia General Hospital
Hellenic Bank PLC
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 (23 total)
- University of Cyprus (Cyprus) – court ruling – Dec 2025
- Housing Finance Corporation (Cyprus) – €10K – Mar 2025
- Freedom Finance Europe Ltd (Cyprus) – complaint upheld – Jan 2025
- Senira Ltd. (Cyprus) – €3K – Sept 2024
- Brivio Limited (Cyprus) – €2K – Feb 2024
- Google LLC (Cyprus) – complaint upheld – Feb 2024 | Third-Party Cookies Without Consent
- ARKTINOS” Publications Ltd (Cyprus) – complaint upheld – Feb 2024
- DPA case 11.17.001.008.147 (Cyprus) – complaint upheld – Dec 2023
- Open University of Cyprus (Cyprus) – €45K – Nov 2023
- DPA case 11.17.001.010.172 (Cyprus) – complaint upheld – Oct 2023
- DPA case 11.17.001.010.007 (Cyprus) – complaint upheld – Oct 2023
- Freedom Finance Europe Ltd (Cyprus) – complaint upheld – Sept 2023
- DPA case 11.17.001.010.199 (Cyprus) – complaint upheld – May 2023
- Cyprus Hairdressers and Barbers Registration Council (Cyprus) – complaint upheld – Mar 2023
- Cyprus Association of Automotive Engineer Assessors (Cyprus) – complaint upheld – Mar 2021
- DPA case 11.17.001.008.042 (Cyprus) – violation found – Jan 2021
- DPA case 11.17.001.008.029 (Cyprus) – complaint upheld – Oct 2020
- Cyprus Police (Cyprus) – €6K – Sept 2020
- ΚΕΟ PLC (Cyprus) – complaint upheld – Aug 2020
- Pop Life Electric Shops Ltd (Cyprus) – order – Jul 2020
- GAIJIN NETWORK LTD (Cyprus) – complaint upheld – Jun 2020
- Nicosia General Hospital (Cyprus) – dismissed – May 2020
- Hellenic Bank PLC (Cyprus) – violation found – May 2020