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 101–115
beneficiary of financial aid (data subject)
A tenant (defendant)
unknown natural person (fined controller)
Court case W214 2230473-1
Bank
DPA case DSB-D205.023
Natural person (complainant)
Court case 4Ob84/19k
Court case W256 2214855-1/6E
Österreichische Post AG
Österreichische Post AG
Private person
Betting place
Private car owner
DPA case DSB-D550.038/0003-DSB/2018
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)
- beneficiary of financial aid (data subject) (Austria) – dismissed – Nov 2020
- A tenant (defendant) (Austria) – court ruling – Oct 2020
- unknown natural person (fined controller) (Austria) – €150 – Oct 2020
- Court case W214 2230473-1 (Austria) – court ruling – Sept 2020
- Bank (Austria) – €100 – Aug 2020
- DPA case DSB-D205.023 (Austria) – dismissed – Jun 2020
- Natural person (complainant) (Austria) – court ruling – May 2020
- Court case 4Ob84/19k (Austria) – court ruling – Nov 2019
- Court case W256 2214855-1/6E (Austria) – court ruling – Nov 2019
- Österreichische Post AG (Austria) – €0 – Oct 2019
- Österreichische Post AG (Austria) – court ruling – Aug 2019
- Private person (Austria) – €2K – Dec 2018
- Betting place (Austria) – €5K – Dec 2018
- Private car owner (Austria) – €300 – Sept 2018
- DPA case DSB-D550.038/0003-DSB/2018 (Austria) – €5K – Sept 2018