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 76–100
DPA case DSB-D124.3420
1. unknown data subject (co-participant and complainant in the procedure before the DSB)
DSB (Austria)
DSB (Austria)
Vienna police officers
unknown data subject (complainant before the DSB)
Franz A
Rudolf A***
Ex-employee (data subject)
DPA case 2021-0.432.224
DPA case 2021-0.410.237
Private individual
unnkown individual (controller and perpetrator)
Court case 6Ob87/21v
Max Schrems
Sky Österreich Fernsehen GmbH
Court case W214 2219800-3
unknown (claimant)
Dr. Walter A. (complainant)
DPA case DSB-D485.007 / 2021-0.024.862
Tenant
Austrian Postal Service (fined controller)
DPA case 2020-0.759.615
Court case W274 2224363-1
Dr. Uwe A*** (complainant)
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)
- DPA case DSB-D124.3420 (Austria) – dismissed – Feb 2022
- 1. unknown data subject (co-participant and complainant in the procedure before the DSB) (Austria) – court ruling – Jan 2022
- DSB (Austria) (Austria) – court ruling – Dec 2021
- DSB (Austria) (Austria) – court ruling – Dec 2021
- Vienna police officers (Austria) – court ruling – Dec 2021
- unknown data subject (complainant before the DSB) (Austria) – court ruling – Nov 2021
- Franz A (Austria) – dismissed – Oct 2021
- Rudolf A*** (Austria) – dismissed – Sept 2021
- Ex-employee (data subject) (Austria) – complaint upheld – Sept 2021
- DPA case 2021-0.432.224 (Austria) – dismissed – Aug 2021
- DPA case 2021-0.410.237 (Austria) – dismissed – Aug 2021
- Private individual (Austria) – €600 – Aug 2021
- unnkown individual (controller and perpetrator) (Austria) – €600 – Aug 2021
- Court case 6Ob87/21v (Austria) – court ruling – Jun 2021
- Max Schrems (Austria) – court ruling – Jun 2021
- Sky Österreich Fernsehen GmbH (Austria) – court ruling – May 2021
- Court case W214 2219800-3 (Austria) – court ruling – Apr 2021
- unknown (claimant) (Austria) – court ruling – Apr 2021
- Dr. Walter A. (complainant) (Austria) – dismissed – Feb 2021
- DPA case DSB-D485.007 / 2021-0.024.862 (Austria) – violation found – Feb 2021
- Tenant (Austria) – court ruling – Dec 2020
- Austrian Postal Service (fined controller) (Austria) – court ruling – Nov 2020
- DPA case 2020-0.759.615 (Austria) – dismissed – Nov 2020
- Court case W274 2224363-1 (Austria) – court ruling – Nov 2020
- Dr. Uwe A*** (complainant) (Austria) – complaint upheld – Nov 2020