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 126–150
Google Ireland Ltd.
Court case 4 U 1905/21
Court case 8 U 2907/21
Court case 13 U 206/20
Court case 6 C 7.20
Court case 18 O 204/21
Tenant
Jameda
Court case 31 O 714/21
Municipal administration association for water supply
Bank
DPA case 24-191 II#4781
Tax Authority
Court case 13 U 84/19
Law firm
Court case 2 AZR 235/21
Court case 4 U 484/20
DPA case 62334 (IMI Case)
Court case 15 K 118/20
Tax Authority
Court case ECLI:DE:LAGNI:2021:1022.16SA761.20.00
Court case 10 Sa 443/21
DPA case 521.13874
Court case 2 O 448/20
Court case 5 O 457/20
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)
- Google Ireland Ltd. (Germany) – court ruling – Mar 2022
- Court case 4 U 1905/21 (Germany) – court ruling – Mar 2022
- Court case 8 U 2907/21 (Germany) – court ruling – Mar 2022
- Court case 13 U 206/20 (Germany) – court ruling – Mar 2022
- Court case 6 C 7.20 (Germany) – court ruling – Mar 2022
- Court case 18 O 204/21 (Germany) – court ruling – Feb 2022
- Tenant (Germany) – court ruling – Feb 2022
- Jameda (Germany) – court ruling – Feb 2022
- Court case 31 O 714/21 (Germany) – court ruling – Feb 2022
- Municipal administration association for water supply (Germany) – court ruling – Feb 2022
- Bank (Germany) – court ruling – Feb 2022
- DPA case 24-191 II#4781 (Germany) – complaint upheld – Jan 2022
- Tax Authority (Germany) – court ruling – Jan 2022
- Court case 13 U 84/19 (Germany) – court ruling – Jan 2022
- Law firm (Germany) – court ruling – Dec 2021
- Court case 2 AZR 235/21 (Germany) – court ruling – Dec 2021
- Court case 4 U 484/20 (Germany) – court ruling – Nov 2021
- DPA case 62334 (IMI Case) (Germany) – complaint upheld – Nov 2021
- Court case 15 K 118/20 (Germany) – court ruling – Nov 2021
- Tax Authority (Germany) – court ruling – Oct 2021
- Court case ECLI:DE:LAGNI:2021:1022.16SA761.20.00 (Germany) – court ruling – Oct 2021
- Court case 10 Sa 443/21 (Germany) – court ruling – Oct 2021
- DPA case 521.13874 (Germany) – complaint upheld – Oct 2021
- Court case 2 O 448/20 (Germany) – court ruling – Oct 2021
- Court case 5 O 457/20 (Germany) – court ruling – Oct 2021