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.
44 results · Showing 26–44
Supreme Court of Finland
City of Oulu
Company X
Social and Health Services in Kymenlaakso (Kymsote)
Motor insurance center
The Finnish Motor Insurers' Centre
Oikeusrekisterikeskus
Bisnode Finland Oy
Suomen Asiakastieto Oy
DPA case 6745/163/18
DPA case 2368/182/20
Higher Education Institution
Jamk University of Applied Sciences
Suomen Asiakastieto Oy
DPA case 6609/163/19
Acc Consulting Varsinais-Suomi
DPA case 9401/163/18
Taksi Helsinki
Unknown Company
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 (44 total)
- Supreme Court of Finland (Finland) – order – May 2022
- City of Oulu (Finland) – violation found – Mar 2022
- Company X (Finland) – complaint upheld – Feb 2022
- Social and Health Services in Kymenlaakso (Kymsote) (Finland) – violation found – Jan 2022
- Motor insurance center (Finland) – €52K – Dec 2021
- The Finnish Motor Insurers' Centre (Finland) – €52K – Dec 2021
- Oikeusrekisterikeskus (Finland) – complaint upheld – Nov 2021
- Bisnode Finland Oy (Finland) – complaint upheld – Nov 2021
- Suomen Asiakastieto Oy (Finland) – complaint upheld – Nov 2021
- DPA case 6745/163/18 (Finland) – complaint upheld – Oct 2021
- DPA case 2368/182/20 (Finland) – complaint upheld – Aug 2021
- Higher Education Institution (Finland) – €25K – Jul 2021
- Jamk University of Applied Sciences (Finland) – €25K – Jul 2021
- Suomen Asiakastieto Oy (Finland) – violation found – Feb 2021
- DPA case 6609/163/19 (Finland) – complaint upheld – Feb 2021
- Acc Consulting Varsinais-Suomi (Finland) – €7K – Aug 2020
- DPA case 9401/163/18 (Finland) – complaint upheld – Jul 2020
- Taksi Helsinki (Finland) – €72K – May 2020
- Unknown Company (Finland) – €13K – May 2020