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.
126 results · Showing 51–75
DPA case 03/2024
DPA case 01/2024
DPA case DOS-2023-04144
Madame X1 and Monsieur X2
DPA case 137/2023
DPA case DOS-2022-00360
DPA case 128/2023
DPA case 109/2023
City Of Kortrijk
DPA case 99/2023
DPA case 87/2023
DPA case 79/2023
DPA case 60/2023
DPA case 45/2023
DPA case 42/2023
DPA case 40/2023
DPA case 27/2023
DPA case 19/2023
DPA case 15/2023
Requests and Social Affairs Department of the King's Office
DPA case 10/2023
DPA case 11/2023
DPA case 09/2023
DPA case 06/2023
DPA case 04/2023
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 (126 total)
- DPA case 03/2024 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Jan 2024
- DPA case 01/2024 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Jan 2024
- DPA case DOS-2023-04144 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Nov 2023
- Madame X1 and Monsieur X2 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Nov 2023
- DPA case 137/2023 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Oct 2023
- DPA case DOS-2022-00360 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Sept 2023
- DPA case 128/2023 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Sept 2023
- DPA case 109/2023 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Aug 2023
- City Of Kortrijk (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Aug 2023
- DPA case 99/2023 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Jul 2023
- DPA case 87/2023 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Jun 2023
- DPA case 79/2023 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Jun 2023
- DPA case 60/2023 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – May 2023
- DPA case 45/2023 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Apr 2023
- DPA case 42/2023 (Belgium) – dismissed – Apr 2023
- DPA case 40/2023 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Apr 2023
- DPA case 27/2023 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Mar 2023
- DPA case 19/2023 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Mar 2023
- DPA case 15/2023 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Feb 2023
- Requests and Social Affairs Department of the King's Office (Belgium) – dismissed – Feb 2023
- DPA case 10/2023 (Belgium) – order – Feb 2023
- DPA case 11/2023 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Feb 2023
- DPA case 09/2023 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Feb 2023
- DPA case 06/2023 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Feb 2023
- DPA case 04/2023 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Jan 2023