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.
35 results · Showing 1–25
DPA case 2.1.-4/26/1106-2333-4
OÜ Dr Mõttus Hambaravi
Harri Värs
Court case 3-24-2146/23
Delfi Meedia AS
Nura OÜ
Zu Disain OÜ
DirectMarketing OÜ
Mydentist.ee
Estonian Public Broadcasting
Court case 4-25-326
A natural person (the controller)
Register OÜ
Ida-Tallinna Keskhaigla
AS Ühisteenused
Bolt
Simtan Kaubandus OÜ
DPA case 101 Complaint (12.10.2023)
DPA case 2.1.-1/23/2891-5
DPA case 2.1.-1/22/2643
M&M Inkasso OÜ
OÜ Laidoneri KV
DPA case EDPBI:ee:OSS:d:2022:343
DPA case 18.02.2097
DPA case 2.1.-1/21/129
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 (35 total)
- DPA case 2.1.-4/26/1106-2333-4 (Estonia) – violation found – Jun 2026
- OÜ Dr Mõttus Hambaravi (Estonia) – complaint upheld – Apr 2026
- Harri Värs (Estonia) – court ruling – Apr 2026
- Court case 3-24-2146/23 (Estonia) – court ruling – Mar 2026
- Delfi Meedia AS (Estonia) – complaint upheld – Oct 2025
- Nura OÜ (Estonia) – complaint upheld – Oct 2025
- Zu Disain OÜ (Estonia) – violation found – Oct 2025
- DirectMarketing OÜ (Estonia) – complaint upheld – Sept 2025
- Mydentist.ee (Estonia) – complaint upheld – Aug 2025
- Estonian Public Broadcasting (Estonia) – complaint upheld – Jul 2025
- Court case 4-25-326 (Estonia) – court ruling – Jun 2025
- A natural person (the controller) (Estonia) – court ruling – Jun 2025
- Register OÜ (Estonia) – complaint upheld – Apr 2025
- Ida-Tallinna Keskhaigla (Estonia) – court ruling – Jun 2024
- AS Ühisteenused (Estonia) – court ruling – Apr 2024
- Bolt (Estonia) – complaint upheld – Feb 2024
- Simtan Kaubandus OÜ (Estonia) – violation found – Jan 2024
- DPA case 101 Complaint (12.10.2023) (Estonia) – complaint upheld – Oct 2023
- DPA case 2.1.-1/23/2891-5 (Estonia) – violation found – Mar 2023
- DPA case 2.1.-1/22/2643 (Estonia) – €3K – Dec 2022
- M&M Inkasso OÜ (Estonia) – violation found – Dec 2022
- OÜ Laidoneri KV (Estonia) – violation found – Dec 2022
- DPA case EDPBI:ee:OSS:d:2022:343 (Estonia) – complaint upheld – Mar 2022
- DPA case 18.02.2097 (Estonia) – complaint upheld – Feb 2022
- DPA case 2.1.-1/21/129 (Estonia) – complaint upheld – Jan 2022