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
Harri Värs
Court case 3-24-2146/23
Zu Disain OÜ
Mydentist.ee
A natural person (the controller)
AS Ühisteenused
DPA case 2.1.-1/23/2891-5
M&M Inkasso OÜ
OÜ Laidoneri KV
Azeta.ee e-apteek
Südameapteegi e-apteek
Apotheka e-apteek
Health care worker
Police Officer
DPA case 2.1-3/20/287
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)
- Harri Värs (Estonia) – court ruling – Apr 2026
- Court case 3-24-2146/23 (Estonia) – court ruling – Mar 2026
- Zu Disain OÜ (Estonia) – violation found – Oct 2025
- Mydentist.ee (Estonia) – complaint upheld – Aug 2025
- A natural person (the controller) (Estonia) – court ruling – Jun 2025
- AS Ühisteenused (Estonia) – court ruling – Apr 2024
- DPA case 2.1.-1/23/2891-5 (Estonia) – violation found – Mar 2023
- M&M Inkasso OÜ (Estonia) – violation found – Dec 2022
- OÜ Laidoneri KV (Estonia) – violation found – Dec 2022
- Azeta.ee e-apteek (Estonia) – €100K – Dec 2020
- Südameapteegi e-apteek (Estonia) – €100K – Dec 2020
- Apotheka e-apteek (Estonia) – €100K – Dec 2020
- Health care worker (Estonia) – €56 – Aug 2020
- Police Officer (Estonia) – €48 – Aug 2020
- DPA case 2.1-3/20/287 (Estonia) – order – Mar 2020