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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Country: France

15 results · Showing 1–15

Criteo
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Mar 2026·Court Ruling·Cookie
CNIL
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Mar 2026·Violation·Cookie
American Express Carte France
€1.5M
Nov 2025·Cookie
CALOGA
€80K
May 2025·Cookie
Court case 490202
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May 2025·Court Ruling·Cookie
VOODOO
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Apr 2024·Court Ruling·Cookie
Yahoo EMEA Limited
€10.0M
Dec 2023·Cookie
NS Cards France
€105K
Dec 2023·Cookie
Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty
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Nov 2023·Complaint·Cookie
Doctissimo
€380K
May 2023·Cookie
Cityscoot
€125K
Mar 2023·Cookie
Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited
€60.0M
Dec 2022·Cookie
Google Ireland Ltd
€100.0M
Dec 2020·Cookie
Amazon Europe Core
€35.0M
Dec 2020·Cookie
SERGIC SAS
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Nov 2020·Court Ruling·Cookie

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)