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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DPA case 2.1.-4/26/1106-2333-4
OÜ Dr Mõttus Hambaravi
Delfi Meedia AS
Nura OÜ
DirectMarketing OÜ
Estonian Public Broadcasting
Register OÜ
Simtan Kaubandus OÜ
DPA case 2.1.-1/22/2643
DPA case EDPBI:ee:OSS:d:2022:343
DPA case 18.02.2097
DPA case 2.1.-1/21/129
DPA case 2.1.-1/21/1550
DPA case nr.2.1-3/20/172
EPLÜ
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 2.1.-4/26/1106-2333-4 (Estonia) – violation found – Jun 2026
- OÜ Dr Mõttus Hambaravi (Estonia) – complaint upheld – Apr 2026
- Delfi Meedia AS (Estonia) – complaint upheld – Oct 2025
- Nura OÜ (Estonia) – complaint upheld – Oct 2025
- DirectMarketing OÜ (Estonia) – complaint upheld – Sept 2025
- Estonian Public Broadcasting (Estonia) – complaint upheld – Jul 2025
- Register OÜ (Estonia) – complaint upheld – Apr 2025
- Simtan Kaubandus OÜ (Estonia) – violation found – Jan 2024
- DPA case 2.1.-1/22/2643 (Estonia) – €3K – 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
- DPA case 2.1.-1/21/1550 (Estonia) – complaint upheld – Jun 2021
- DPA case nr.2.1-3/20/172 (Estonia) – complaint upheld – Mar 2020
- EPLÜ (Estonia) – complaint upheld – Jan 2020