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.
182 results · Showing 76–100
CJEU case C‑307/22 FT (Copies of medical records)
Court case 7 K 2578/22
S-Bahn Berlin
Court case IV ZR 177/22
Court case 4 ZB 23.1056
Court case 3 S 13/23
Court case 51 C 206/23
Court case 15 U 184/22
Court case 9 Sa 73/21
Court case 3 Sa 33/22
Court case 322 C 3109/23 (2)
Court case 10 U 1633/22
Bundespolizei
Court case 2 AZR 296/22
Court case 11 U 9/23
Deutsche Kreditbank
UZ
Court case 20 U 146/22
Court case 332 O 243/21
Court case 16 U 10/22
Court case 5 Sa 1046/22
Court case 31 C 2043/22 (78)
Court case 1 Sa 148/22
Court case 3 Ca 150/21
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)
- CJEU case C‑307/22 FT (Copies of medical records) (Germany) – cjeu ruling – Oct 2023
- Court case 7 K 2578/22 (Germany) – court ruling – Oct 2023
- S-Bahn Berlin (Germany) – court ruling – Oct 2023
- Court case IV ZR 177/22 (Germany) – court ruling – Sept 2023
- Court case 4 ZB 23.1056 (Germany) – court ruling – Sept 2023
- Court case 3 S 13/23 (Germany) – court ruling – Aug 2023
- Court case 51 C 206/23 (Germany) – court ruling – Aug 2023
- Court case 15 U 184/22 (Germany) – court ruling – Aug 2023
- Court case 9 Sa 73/21 (Germany) – court ruling – Jul 2023
- Court case 3 Sa 33/22 (Germany) – court ruling – Jul 2023
- Court case 322 C 3109/23 (2) (Germany) – court ruling – Jul 2023
- Court case 10 U 1633/22 (Germany) – court ruling – Jul 2023
- Bundespolizei (Germany) – court ruling – Jun 2023
- Court case 2 AZR 296/22 (Germany) – court ruling – Jun 2023
- Court case 11 U 9/23 (Germany) – court ruling – Jun 2023
- Facebook (Germany) – court ruling – Jun 2023
- Deutsche Kreditbank (Germany) – €300K – May 2023
- UZ (Germany) – cjeu ruling – May 2023
- Court case 20 U 146/22 (Germany) – court ruling – May 2023
- Court case 332 O 243/21 (Germany) – court ruling – Apr 2023
- Court case 16 U 10/22 (Germany) – court ruling – Apr 2023
- Court case 5 Sa 1046/22 (Germany) – court ruling – Mar 2023
- Court case 31 C 2043/22 (78) (Germany) – court ruling – Mar 2023
- Court case 1 Sa 148/22 (Germany) – court ruling – Feb 2023
- Court case 3 Ca 150/21 (Germany) – court ruling – Feb 2023