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.

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Only published cases appear here. Worldwide publications remain under source review, including completed assessments.

Country: Germany

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Municipality of Bremen
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Jul 2025Β·Court Ruling
E (the controller)
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Jun 2025Β·Court Ruling
Data subject versus Private Credit Agency
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Jun 2025Β·Court Ruling
Ex-employee (data subject)
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May 2025Β·Court Ruling
Court case 30087 C 102/24
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May 2025Β·Court Ruling
Data Subject verus Finanzamt (FA)
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May 2025Β·Court Ruling
Court case I ZR 186/17
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Mar 2025Β·Court Ruling
Court case IV ZR 204/23
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Mar 2025Β·Court Ruling
Meta
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Feb 2025Β·Court Ruling
a private individual (plaintiff)
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Jan 2025Β·Court Ruling
Court case 2 O 49/24
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Court case IX R 25/22
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Court case 3 C 29/23
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Court case 4 U 808/24
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Court case I-25 U 25/24
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Court case 6 U 114/23
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Court case 27 U 2473/24 e
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Nov 2024Β·Court Ruling
Facebook
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Nov 2024Β·Court Ruling
Court case 6 U 127/24
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Oct 2024Β·Court Ruling
Court case 6 O 65/24
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Court case 62 O 88/23
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Court case 3 U 2469/23
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Jul 2024Β·Court Ruling
SCHUFA Holding AG
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Jul 2024Β·Court Ruling
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd
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Jul 2024Β·CJEU
Google Ireland Limited
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Jul 2024Β·Court Ruling
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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 (182 total)