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.
14 results · Showing 1–14
Court case III OSK 2508/25
UODO (Poland)
Court case III OSK 4868/21
Court case III OSK 4727/21
Court case III OSK 4984/21
Court case III OSK 4804/21
Court case III OSK 769/23
Court case III OSK 6781/21
Court case III OSK 25287/21
Court case III OSK 4558/21
President of UODO
Court case III OSK 4727/21
Court case II SA/Wa 1899/20
Court case II SA/Wa 809/20
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 (14 total)
- Court case III OSK 2508/25 (Poland) – court ruling – May 2026
- UODO (Poland) (Poland) – court ruling – Feb 2025
- Court case III OSK 4868/21 (Poland) – court ruling – Jan 2025
- Court case III OSK 4727/21 (Poland) – court ruling – Oct 2024
- Court case III OSK 4984/21 (Poland) – court ruling – Oct 2024
- Court case III OSK 4804/21 (Poland) – court ruling – Oct 2024
- Court case III OSK 769/23 (Poland) – court ruling – Sept 2024
- Court case III OSK 6781/21 (Poland) – court ruling – Feb 2023
- Court case III OSK 25287/21 (Poland) – court ruling – Nov 2022
- Court case III OSK 4558/21 (Poland) – court ruling – Nov 2021
- President of UODO (Poland) – court ruling – Sept 2021
- Court case III OSK 4727/21 (Poland) – court ruling – Jul 2021
- Court case II SA/Wa 1899/20 (Poland) – court ruling – Mar 2021
- Court case II SA/Wa 809/20 (Poland) – court ruling – Aug 2020