GDPR Fines & Penalties 2026
Search GDPR fines, penalties, warnings, orders, bans, and investigations across Europe by country, action type, GDPR article, and violation category.
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 (153 total)
- Proximus (Belgium) – court ruling – Sept 2020
- Former mayor of a community (Belgium) – €5K – Sept 2020
- GBA (Belgium) – court ruling – Sept 2020
- Communal political association (Belgium) – €3K – Jul 2020
- Operator of CCTV of a residential building (Belgium) – €5K – Jul 2020
- Google Belgium SA (Belgium) – €600K – Jul 2020
- Unknown (Belgium) – €10K – Jun 2020
- Unknown (Belgium) – €1K – Jun 2020
- Court case 19A1286 (Belgium) – court ruling – Jun 2020
- Municipal employee (Belgium) – €5K – Jun 2020
- Court case 2020/813/A (Belgium) – court ruling – Jun 2020
- Non-profit organisation (Belgium) – €1K – May 2020
- Social Media Provider (Belgium) – €50K – May 2020
- Proximus SA (Belgium) – €50K – Apr 2020
- Liquor store (Belgium) – court ruling – Feb 2020 | Unclear Cookie Information
- Website providing legal information (Belgium) – €15K – Dec 2019
- Nursing Care Organisation (Belgium) – €2K – Dec 2019
- Anonymous (Belgium) – €15K – Dec 2019 | Unclear Cookie Information
- Municipal alderman (Belgium) – €5K – Nov 2019
- Mayor (Belgium) – €5K – Nov 2019
- The Federal Public Service (FPS) Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment (Belgium) – court ruling – Oct 2019
- Court case 2019/AR/1006 (Belgium) – court ruling – Oct 2019
- Merchant (Belgium) – €10K – Sept 2019
- Belgian DPA (Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit) (Belgium) – court ruling – Jun 2019
- Mayor (Belgium) – €2K – May 2019