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.
46 results · Showing 1–25
DPA case TSV/12992/2025
DPA case TSV/4630/2023
Dun & Bradstreet Finland Oy
Wolt
DPA case TSV/112/2022 (9079/152/22)
Court case KHO:2025:51
Posti Jakelu Oy
DPA case TSV/428/2022
DPA case TSV/12/2019
Finnish Tax Administration
DPA case TSV/88/2022
DPA case TSV/2/2018
DPA case TSV/224/2023
DPA case 6629/163/21
Suomen Yritysrekisteri
Company
DPA case 9885/157/19
Lääkäriklinikka Estetic Oy
DPA case 10048/182/20
DPA case 3116/163/20
Alektum Oy
Viking Line Oy Abp
Viking Line Abp
DPA case 9492/153/22
DPA case 6482/186/2020
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 (46 total)
- DPA case TSV/12992/2025 (Finland) – complaint upheld – Sept 2026
- DPA case TSV/4630/2023 (Finland) – dismissed – Jul 2026
- Dun & Bradstreet Finland Oy (Finland) – violation found – Mar 2026
- Wolt (Finland) – complaint upheld – Feb 2026
- DPA case TSV/112/2022 (9079/152/22) (Finland) – complaint upheld – Nov 2025
- Court case KHO:2025:51 (Finland) – court ruling – Jun 2025
- Posti Jakelu Oy (Finland) – €2.4M – Nov 2024
- DPA case TSV/428/2022 (Finland) – dismissed – Oct 2024
- DPA case TSV/12/2019 (Finland) – complaint upheld – Sept 2024
- Finnish Tax Administration (Finland) – complaint upheld – Aug 2024
- DPA case TSV/88/2022 (Finland) – violation found – Jun 2024
- DPA case TSV/2/2018 (Finland) – complaint upheld – May 2024
- DPA case TSV/224/2023 (Finland) – violation found – Feb 2024
- DPA case 6629/163/21 (Finland) – violation found – Sept 2023
- Suomen Yritysrekisteri (Finland) – €23K – Sept 2023
- Company (Finland) – €2K – Sept 2023
- DPA case 9885/157/19 (Finland) – violation found – Jul 2023
- Lääkäriklinikka Estetic Oy (Finland) – court ruling – Jun 2023
- DPA case 10048/182/20 (Finland) – violation found – Mar 2023
- DPA case 3116/163/20 (Finland) – violation found – Jan 2023
- Alektum Oy (Finland) – €750K – Dec 2022
- Viking Line Oy Abp (Finland) – €230K – Dec 2022
- Viking Line Abp (Finland) – €230K – Dec 2022
- DPA case 9492/153/22 (Finland) – dismissed – Nov 2022
- DPA case 6482/186/2020 (Finland) – violation found – Aug 2022