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.
16 results · Showing 1–16
Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited
Open University of Cyprus
Open University of Cyprus
DPA case 11.17.001.010.007
NAGA Markets Europe Ltd
Epic Ltd.
English School Cyprus
English School staff union (ESSA)
Hellenic Bank
Cyprus Police
Bank of Cyprus Public Company Ltd
DPA case 11.17.001.008.029
Cyprus Police
Nicosia General Hospital
Hellenic Bank PLC
Social Insurance Services of the Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance
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 (16 total)
- Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited (Cyprus) – €25K – Aug 2025
- Open University of Cyprus (Cyprus) – €45K – Nov 2023
- Open University of Cyprus (Cyprus) – €45K – Nov 2023
- DPA case 11.17.001.010.007 (Cyprus) – complaint upheld – Oct 2023
- NAGA Markets Europe Ltd (Cyprus) – €9K – May 2023
- Epic Ltd. (Cyprus) – €3K – Feb 2023
- English School Cyprus (Cyprus) – €4K – Mar 2022
- English School staff union (ESSA) (Cyprus) – €5K – Mar 2022
- Hellenic Bank (Cyprus) – €25K – Mar 2021
- Cyprus Police (Cyprus) – €6K – Oct 2020
- Bank of Cyprus Public Company Ltd (Cyprus) – €15K – Oct 2020
- DPA case 11.17.001.008.029 (Cyprus) – complaint upheld – Oct 2020
- Cyprus Police (Cyprus) – €6K – Sept 2020
- Nicosia General Hospital (Cyprus) – dismissed – May 2020
- Hellenic Bank PLC (Cyprus) – violation found – May 2020
- Social Insurance Services of the Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance (Cyprus) – €9K – Jan 2020