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 76–100
DPA case 02/2023
DPA case 189/2022
DPA case 188/2022
Court case 2022/AR/556
Mister X (the data subject)
Zorg & Gezondheid
DPA case 160/2022
DPA case 161/2022
DPA case 159/2022
X (the data subject)
Proximus NV
DPA case 145/2022
DPA case 143/2022
DPA case 141/2022
DPA case Decision 140-2022
DPA case Decision 137-2022
DPA case Decision 136-2022
DPA case Decision 135/2022
DPA case 117/2022
SA Rossel & Cie
De Tijd
Nationale Maatschappij der Belgische Spoorwegen
NMBS
Controller
Brussels Airport Zaventem
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 02/2023 (Belgium) – order – Jan 2023
- DPA case 189/2022 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Dec 2022
- DPA case 188/2022 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Dec 2022
- Court case 2022/AR/556 (Belgium) – court ruling – Dec 2022
- Mister X (the data subject) (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Nov 2022
- Zorg & Gezondheid (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Nov 2022
- DPA case 160/2022 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Nov 2022
- DPA case 161/2022 (Belgium) – order – Nov 2022
- DPA case 159/2022 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Nov 2022
- X (the data subject) (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Nov 2022
- Proximus NV (Belgium) – cjeu ruling – Oct 2022
- DPA case 145/2022 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Oct 2022
- DPA case 143/2022 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Oct 2022
- DPA case 141/2022 (Belgium) – dismissed – Oct 2022
- DPA case Decision 140-2022 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Sept 2022
- DPA case Decision 137-2022 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Sept 2022
- DPA case Decision 136-2022 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Sept 2022
- DPA case Decision 135/2022 (Belgium) – violation found – Sept 2022
- DPA case 117/2022 (Belgium) – order – Jul 2022
- SA Rossel & Cie (Belgium) – €0 – Jun 2022
- De Tijd (Belgium) – dismissed – Jun 2022
- Nationale Maatschappij der Belgische Spoorwegen (Belgium) – €10K – May 2022
- NMBS (Belgium) – €10K – May 2022
- Controller (Belgium) – court ruling – Apr 2022
- Brussels Airport Zaventem (Belgium) – €200K – Apr 2022