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.
13 results · Showing 1–13
Minister of Finance
Court case 202203874/1/A3
Court case 202304463/1/A3
Court case 202201620/1/A3
Court case 202006960/1/A3
Municipal Executive of Bladel
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
The municipal executive of Leiden
Municipal Executive of Zundert
Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
Stichting Philadelphia Zorg
Minister for Legal Protection
College van burgemeester en wethouders van Harderwijk
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 (13 total)
- Minister of Finance (Netherlands) – court ruling – Aug 2026
- Court case 202203874/1/A3 (Netherlands) – court ruling – Feb 2026
- Court case 202304463/1/A3 (Netherlands) – court ruling – Nov 2025
- Court case 202201620/1/A3 (Netherlands) – court ruling – Aug 2023
- Court case 202006960/1/A3 (Netherlands) – court ruling – Aug 2022
- Municipal Executive of Bladel (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jul 2022
- Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jun 2021
- The municipal executive of Leiden (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jan 2021
- Municipal Executive of Zundert (Netherlands) – court ruling – Dec 2020
- Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (Netherlands) – court ruling – Nov 2020
- Stichting Philadelphia Zorg (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jul 2020
- Minister for Legal Protection (Netherlands) – court ruling – Apr 2020
- College van burgemeester en wethouders van Harderwijk (Netherlands) – court ruling – Apr 2020