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.
15 results · Showing 1–15
DPA case 2025-31-2078
Udviklings- og Forenklingsstyrelsen
Clemens Bar ApS
Indenrigs- og Sundhedsministeriet
Reto Moto
TeeShoppen
DPA case 2021-31-5085
Trustpilot
DPA case 2021-32-2438
TV 2
DBA
Falck Danmark A/S
Anonymous ( data subject vs insurance company)
JobTeam A/S DKK
Job Team A/S
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 (15 total)
- DPA case 2025-31-2078 (Denmark) – complaint upheld – Sept 2026
- Udviklings- og Forenklingsstyrelsen (Denmark) – complaint upheld – Sept 2024
- Clemens Bar ApS (Denmark) – complaint upheld – Jun 2024
- Indenrigs- og Sundhedsministeriet (Denmark) – complaint upheld – Jun 2024
- Reto Moto (Denmark) – dismissed – Aug 2022
- TeeShoppen (Denmark) – violation found – Aug 2022
- DPA case 2021-31-5085 (Denmark) – dismissed – Jun 2022
- Trustpilot (Denmark) – dismissed – May 2022
- DPA case 2021-32-2438 (Denmark) – dismissed – Mar 2022
- TV 2 (Denmark) – complaint upheld – Feb 2022
- DBA (Denmark) – dismissed – Jan 2022
- Falck Danmark A/S (Denmark) – no violation – Sept 2021
- Anonymous ( data subject vs insurance company) (Denmark) – complaint upheld – Sept 2021
- JobTeam A/S DKK (Denmark) – €7K – May 2020
- Job Team A/S (Denmark) – €7K – May 2020