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.
9 results · Showing 1–9
Servicekosten Consultancy V.O.F.
Dutch Minister of Social Affairs and Employment
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP)
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
Court case 200.280.852/01
Court case 8598127 KK EXPL 20-357
ING Bank N.V.
AVROTROS
Manfield Schoenen B.V.
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 (9 total)
- Servicekosten Consultancy V.O.F. (Netherlands) – court ruling – Apr 2024
- Dutch Minister of Social Affairs and Employment (Netherlands) – court ruling – Sept 2023
- Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP) (Netherlands) – court ruling – Sept 2022
- Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (Netherlands) – court ruling – Nov 2021
- Court case 200.280.852/01 (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jun 2021
- Court case 8598127 KK EXPL 20-357 (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jul 2020
- ING Bank N.V. (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jul 2020
- AVROTROS (Netherlands) – court ruling – May 2020
- Manfield Schoenen B.V. (Netherlands) – court ruling – Aug 2019