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.
16 results · Showing 1–16
Aktia Pankki Oyj
S-Pankki Oyj
S-Bank Plc
Sambla Group
Sambla Group Oy
Finnish Golf Union
Sanoma Media Finland Oy
Lääkärikeskus Gyneko Oy
City of Helsinki
DPA case 4022/171/22
DPA case 5546/163/2019
Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Travel agency
Psykoterapiakeskus Vastaamo Oy
Psykoterapiakeskus Vastaamo
DPA case 9024/181/19
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 (16 total)
- Aktia Pankki Oyj (Finland) – €865K – Oct 2025
- S-Pankki Oyj (Finland) – €1.8M – Sept 2025
- S-Bank Plc (Finland) – €1.8M – Sept 2025
- Sambla Group (Finland) – €950K – Dec 2024
- Sambla Group Oy (Finland) – €950K – Dec 2024
- Finnish Golf Union (Finland) – violation found – Jul 2024
- Sanoma Media Finland Oy (Finland) – court ruling – Dec 2023
- Lääkärikeskus Gyneko Oy (Finland) – violation found – Dec 2023
- City of Helsinki (Finland) – violation found – Sept 2023
- DPA case 4022/171/22 (Finland) – violation found – Nov 2022
- DPA case 5546/163/2019 (Finland) – violation found – Aug 2022
- Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Finland) – violation found – Mar 2022
- Travel agency (Finland) – €7K – Dec 2021
- Psykoterapiakeskus Vastaamo Oy (Finland) – €608K – Dec 2021
- Psykoterapiakeskus Vastaamo (Finland) – €608K – Dec 2021
- DPA case 9024/181/19 (Finland) – complaint upheld – Oct 2021