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.
115 results · Showing 51–75
First complainant (data subject)
Datenschutzbehörde (DPA)
Court case W298 2266986 -1/20E
Data subject
DPA case 2023-0.583.644
Prisoner (data subject)
Dr. Franziska A.
DSB (DPA)
Phyisician
DPA case 2022-0.858.901
Court case W274 2243598-1
DPA case DSB-D213.1759
Court case W256 2234976-1 and W256 2234976-2
gynaecologist
Court case W274 2251055-1/5E
Court case W252 2248630-1
Court case W298 2252644-1
Court case W292 2259696-1
DPA case 2022-0.876.190
DPA case DSB-D770.1336
Veronika A
Court case W176 2249328-1/4Z
DPA case 2022-0.021.739
Federal Minister of Finances
J*Club
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 (115 total)
- First complainant (data subject) (Austria) – court ruling – Apr 2024
- Datenschutzbehörde (DPA) (Austria) – court ruling – Jan 2024
- Court case W298 2266986 -1/20E (Austria) – court ruling – Jan 2024
- Data subject (Austria) – court ruling – Dec 2023
- DPA case 2023-0.583.644 (Austria) – €20K – Dec 2023
- Prisoner (data subject) (Austria) – court ruling – Dec 2023
- Dr. Franziska A. (Austria) – complaint upheld – Nov 2023
- DSB (DPA) (Austria) – court ruling – Oct 2023
- Phyisician (Austria) – €10K – Sept 2023
- DPA case 2022-0.858.901 (Austria) – violation found – Sept 2023
- Court case W274 2243598-1 (Austria) – court ruling – Aug 2023
- DPA case DSB-D213.1759 (Austria) – violation found – Aug 2023
- Court case W256 2234976-1 and W256 2234976-2 (Austria) – court ruling – Jul 2023
- gynaecologist (Austria) – €10K – Jun 2023
- Court case W274 2251055-1/5E (Austria) – court ruling – Jun 2023
- Court case W252 2248630-1 (Austria) – court ruling – Jun 2023
- Court case W298 2252644-1 (Austria) – court ruling – Apr 2023
- Court case W292 2259696-1 (Austria) – court ruling – Feb 2023
- DPA case 2022-0.876.190 (Austria) – order – Dec 2022
- DPA case DSB-D770.1336 (Austria) – dismissed – Jun 2022
- Veronika A (Austria) – dismissed – Jun 2022
- Court case W176 2249328-1/4Z (Austria) – court ruling – May 2022
- DPA case 2022-0.021.739 (Austria) – violation found – Mar 2022
- Federal Minister of Finances (Austria) – violation found – Feb 2022
- J*Club (Austria) – court ruling – Feb 2022