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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Court case 3 U 2906/20
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Oct 2021Β·Court Ruling
Court case 3 S 50/21
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Sept 2021Β·Court Ruling
Private Individual
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Sept 2021Β·Court Ruling
Vattenfall Europe Sales GmbH
€900K
Sept 2021
Court case L 3 R 7/21
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Sept 2021Β·Court Ruling
Court case 23 O 10931/20
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Sept 2021Β·Court Ruling
Court case 4 U 324/21
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Aug 2021Β·Court Ruling
Schufa Holding AG
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Jul 2021Β·Court Ruling
Court case VI ZR 576/19
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Jun 2021Β·Court Ruling
Transporting Company
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Jun 2021Β·Court Ruling
Court case 1 A 1343/19 SN
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Apr 2021Β·Court Ruling
Court case 1 A 1254/20 SN
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Mar 2021Β·Court Ruling
ABIS GmbH
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Nov 2020Β·Complaint
Court case 16 W 37/20
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Nov 2020Β·Court Ruling
Court case RN 9 K 19.1061
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Aug 2020Β·Court Ruling
Court case BGH VI ZR 405/18
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Jul 2020Β·Court Ruling
Court case BGH VI ZR 476/18
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Jul 2020Β·Court Ruling
Court case 1 K 473/19.MZ
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Jul 2020Β·Court Ruling
Court case 14 U 150/23
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Jul 2020Β·Court Ruling
Judicial Examination Office of the State North-Rhine Westphalia
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Apr 2020Β·Court Ruling
Court case 1 S 397/19
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Mar 2020Β·Court Ruling
Court case 9 Ca 6557/18
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Mar 2020Β·Court Ruling
Court case 3L 1028.19
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Feb 2020Β·Court Ruling
Court case 12 K 213/19
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Jan 2020Β·Court Ruling
Court case 11 K 4526/16
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Nov 2019Β·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)