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.
66 results · Showing 51–66
Court case 16 K 16155/21
Court case 29 K 7031/19
Federal State of Bavaria
Court case 14 K 19.01274
Court case 1 U 69/20
Court case 1 W 18/21
Court case 10 A 10302/21
Court case 9 U 34/21
Court case 5 L 623/21.F
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Deutsche Wohnen SE
Court case 1 BvR 2853/19
Court case 5 Bs 152/20
Fashion ID GmbH & Co. KG
Court case 4 U 760/19
Kolibri Image Regina und Dirk Maass GbR
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 (66 total)
- Court case 16 K 16155/21 (Germany) – court ruling – Oct 2021
- Court case 29 K 7031/19 (Germany) – court ruling – Oct 2021
- Federal State of Bavaria (Germany) – court ruling – Sept 2021
- Court case 14 K 19.01274 (Germany) – court ruling – Sept 2021
- Court case 1 U 69/20 (Germany) – court ruling – Aug 2021
- Court case 1 W 18/21 (Germany) – court ruling – Jul 2021
- Court case 10 A 10302/21 (Germany) – court ruling – Jun 2021
- Court case 9 U 34/21 (Germany) – court ruling – Mar 2021
- Court case 5 L 623/21.F (Germany) – court ruling – Mar 2021
- [...] (Germany) – complaint upheld – Mar 2021
- Deutsche Wohnen SE (Germany) – court ruling – Feb 2021
- Court case 1 BvR 2853/19 (Germany) – court ruling – Jan 2021
- Court case 5 Bs 152/20 (Germany) – court ruling – Oct 2020
- Fashion ID GmbH & Co. KG (Germany) – cjeu ruling – Jul 2019
- Court case 4 U 760/19 (Germany) – court ruling – Jun 2019
- Kolibri Image Regina und Dirk Maass GbR (Germany) – €5K – Dec 2018