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.
18 results · Showing 1–18
Agencija za zaštitu osobnih podataka (AZOP)
HEP-Toplinarstvo
Croatian Insurance Bureau
Hospital
Hospital
Company
Hospital
A. T.
Debt collection company
EOS Matrix d.o.o.
Hotel
Hotel
Sports betting operator
Debt collection agency
Telecommunications company
DPA case Decision 31-05-2022
Retail company (name not available at the moment)
Security company (name N/A at the moment)
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 (18 total)
- Agencija za zaštitu osobnih podataka (AZOP) (Croatia) – court ruling – May 2026
- HEP-Toplinarstvo (Croatia) – €320K – Jul 2025
- Croatian Insurance Bureau (Croatia) – €101K – Jul 2025
- Hospital (Croatia) – €3K – Mar 2025
- Hospital (Croatia) – €20K – Mar 2025
- Company (Croatia) – €80K – Mar 2025
- Hospital (Croatia) – €190K – Sept 2024
- A. T. (Croatia) – court ruling – May 2024
- Debt collection company (Croatia) – €5.5M – Oct 2023
- EOS Matrix d.o.o. (Croatia) – €5.5M – Oct 2023
- Hotel (Croatia) – €15K – Sept 2023
- Hotel (Croatia) – €15K – Sept 2023
- Sports betting operator (Croatia) – €380K – May 2023
- Debt collection agency (Croatia) – €2.3M – May 2023
- Telecommunications company (Croatia) – €285K – Jul 2022
- DPA case Decision 31-05-2022 (Croatia) – complaint upheld – May 2022
- Retail company (name not available at the moment) (Croatia) – €89K – Mar 2022
- Security company (name N/A at the moment) (Croatia) – complaint upheld – Feb 2021