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.
39 results · Showing 26–39
Employer
DPA case 2/2022
INFO COMMUNICATION SERVICES
PLUS REAL ADVERTISEMENT
DPA case 41/2021
PURPLE SEA MΟΝΟΠΡΟΣΩΠΗ ΙΚΕ
Purple Sea M.I.K.E.
«Ιγνατιάδης Νικόλαος και ΣΙΑ Ε.Ε.»
Private Person
DPA case 31/20
New York College S.A.
Ιγνατιάδης Νικόλαος και ΣΙΑ Ε.Ε.
Telecommunication Service Provider
PWC Business Solutions
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 (39 total)
- Employer (Greece) – €2K – Mar 2022
- DPA case 2/2022 (Greece) – complaint upheld – Jan 2022
- INFO COMMUNICATION SERVICES (Greece) – €30K – Dec 2021
- PLUS REAL ADVERTISEMENT (Greece) – €25K – Dec 2021
- DPA case 41/2021 (Greece) – complaint upheld – Sept 2021
- PURPLE SEA MΟΝΟΠΡΟΣΩΠΗ ΙΚΕ (Greece) – €15K – Jun 2021
- Purple Sea M.I.K.E. (Greece) – €15K – Feb 2021
- «Ιγνατιάδης Νικόλαος και ΣΙΑ Ε.Ε.» (Greece) – €2K – Feb 2021
- Private Person (Greece) – €8K – Sept 2020
- DPA case 31/20 (Greece) – dismissed – Sept 2020
- New York College S.A. (Greece) – €5K – Jun 2020
- Ιγνατιάδης Νικόλαος και ΣΙΑ Ε.Ε. (Greece) – €2K – Apr 2020
- Telecommunication Service Provider (Greece) – €200K – Oct 2019
- PWC Business Solutions (Greece) – €150K – Jul 2019