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.
24 results · Showing 1–24
Zagrebački Holding d.o.o.
Court case Us I-4570/2023-5
Court case Pn-877/2023-29
DPA case 05/01/2026
Court case K-648/2025-2
Primary School
FAVORIT SPORTSKA KLADIONICA d.o.o.
Croatian Pensions Institute
Court case Us I-2208/2024-6
Hospital
Company
DPA case Decision 12-12-2023
Betting company
Betting company
Zagreb Holding d.o.o.
DPA case Decision of 10 August 2023
DPA case Decision 16-02-2023
DPA case Decision 04-07-2022
Centre for Social Welfare
DPA case Decision 17-05-2022 / Usž-27/22-4
Center for Social Welfare
DPA case Decision 29-06-2022 (bank)
DPA case Decision 30-12-2021
DPA case Decision 29-11-2021
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 (24 total)
- Zagrebački Holding d.o.o. (Croatia) – court ruling – Jul 2026
- Court case Us I-4570/2023-5 (Croatia) – court ruling – Apr 2026
- Court case Pn-877/2023-29 (Croatia) – court ruling – Jan 2026
- DPA case 05/01/2026 (Croatia) – €7K – Jan 2026
- Court case K-648/2025-2 (Croatia) – court ruling – Nov 2025
- Primary School (Croatia) – €2K – Sept 2025
- FAVORIT SPORTSKA KLADIONICA d.o.o. (Croatia) – €175K – Jul 2025
- Croatian Pensions Institute (Croatia) – court ruling – Apr 2025
- Court case Us I-2208/2024-6 (Croatia) – court ruling – Apr 2025
- Hospital (Croatia) – €4K – Mar 2025
- Company (Croatia) – €20K – Feb 2024 | Cookies Placed Before Consent, Unclear Cookie Information
- DPA case Decision 12-12-2023 (Croatia) – complaint upheld – Dec 2023
- Betting company (Croatia) – €30K – Sept 2023
- Betting company (Croatia) – €20K – Sept 2023
- Zagreb Holding d.o.o. (Croatia) – €25K – Sept 2023
- DPA case Decision of 10 August 2023 (Croatia) – complaint upheld – Aug 2023
- DPA case Decision 16-02-2023 (Croatia) – complaint upheld – Feb 2023
- DPA case Decision 04-07-2022 (Croatia) – complaint upheld – Jul 2022
- Centre for Social Welfare (Croatia) – complaint upheld – Jun 2022
- DPA case Decision 17-05-2022 / Usž-27/22-4 (Croatia) – €1K – May 2022
- Center for Social Welfare (Croatia) – dismissed – Jan 2022
- DPA case Decision 29-06-2022 (bank) (Croatia) – violation found – Dec 2021
- DPA case Decision 30-12-2021 (Croatia) – dismissed – Dec 2021
- DPA case Decision 29-11-2021 (Croatia) – dismissed – Nov 2021