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.
58 results · Showing 26–50
Joannahuset
Gladsaxe Kommune
Finanstilsynet
e-Boks
Danish Agency for Digitisation
Høje-Taastrup Municipality
Capital Region of Denmark
Municipality of Frederiksberg
Silkeborg Municipality
Region Nordjylland
Coop Danmark A/S
Falkonergården (High School)
Dantherm A/S
Danish Cancer Society
The Danish Customs and Tax Administration
Dating.dk ApS
Syddanmark Region
Favrskov municipality
Helsingor Municipality
Midtjylland Region
Danish Immigration Agency
Region of Syddanmark
Vejle Municipality
IT University of Copenhagen
DPA case 2020-441-4364
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 (58 total)
- Joannahuset (Denmark) – no violation – Apr 2022
- Gladsaxe Kommune (Denmark) – violation found – Apr 2022
- Finanstilsynet (Denmark) – violation found – Apr 2022
- e-Boks (Denmark) – violation found – Mar 2022
- Danish Agency for Digitisation (Denmark) – violation found – Mar 2022
- Høje-Taastrup Municipality (Denmark) – violation found – Mar 2022
- Capital Region of Denmark (Denmark) – violation found – Feb 2022
- Municipality of Frederiksberg (Denmark) – €13K – Dec 2021
- Silkeborg Municipality (Denmark) – complaint upheld – Nov 2021
- Region Nordjylland (Denmark) – violation found – Nov 2021
- Coop Danmark A/S (Denmark) – violation found – Nov 2021
- Falkonergården (High School) (Denmark) – complaint upheld – Oct 2021
- Dantherm A/S (Denmark) – violation found – Oct 2021
- Danish Cancer Society (Denmark) – €107K – Sept 2021
- The Danish Customs and Tax Administration (Denmark) – violation found – Sept 2021
- Dating.dk ApS (Denmark) – violation found – Sept 2021
- Syddanmark Region (Denmark) – €67K – Sept 2021
- Favrskov municipality (Denmark) – €10K – Sept 2021
- Helsingor Municipality (Denmark) – complaint upheld – Sept 2021
- Midtjylland Region (Denmark) – €54K – Sept 2021
- Danish Immigration Agency (Denmark) – €20K – Aug 2021
- Region of Syddanmark (Denmark) – €68K – Jul 2021
- Vejle Municipality (Denmark) – €27K – Jun 2021
- IT University of Copenhagen (Denmark) – dismissed – Jan 2021
- DPA case 2020-441-4364 (Denmark) – violation found – Nov 2020