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.
92 results · Showing 76–92
DPA case 6745/163/18
DPA case 3592/152/2019
DPA case 6132/151/19
DPA case 2368/182/20
Jamk University of Applied Sciences
Anonymous (X & Y)
Suomen Asiakastieto Oy
DPA case 6609/163/19
DPA case 9209/157/2019
Helsingin kaupunki (City of Helsinki)
DPA case 6652/154/19
DPA case 1809/452/18
DPA case 3846/157/2019
DPA case 3425/157/2019
DPA case 9401/163/18
Google LLC
Taksi Helsinki
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 (92 total)
- DPA case 6745/163/18 (Finland) – complaint upheld – Oct 2021
- DPA case 3592/152/2019 (Finland) – complaint upheld – Oct 2021
- DPA case 6132/151/19 (Finland) – complaint upheld – Oct 2021
- DPA case 2368/182/20 (Finland) – complaint upheld – Aug 2021
- Jamk University of Applied Sciences (Finland) – €25K – Jul 2021
- Anonymous (X & Y) (Finland) – complaint upheld – Jun 2021
- Suomen Asiakastieto Oy (Finland) – violation found – Feb 2021
- DPA case 6609/163/19 (Finland) – complaint upheld – Feb 2021
- DPA case 9209/157/2019 (Finland) – complaint upheld – Jan 2021
- Helsingin kaupunki (City of Helsinki) (Finland) – complaint upheld – Jan 2021
- DPA case 6652/154/19 (Finland) – dismissed – Aug 2020
- DPA case 1809/452/18 (Finland) – complaint upheld – Jul 2020
- DPA case 3846/157/2019 (Finland) – complaint upheld – Jul 2020
- DPA case 3425/157/2019 (Finland) – complaint upheld – Jul 2020
- DPA case 9401/163/18 (Finland) – complaint upheld – Jul 2020
- Google LLC (Finland) – complaint upheld – Jun 2020
- Taksi Helsinki (Finland) – €72K – May 2020