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.
34 results · Showing 26–34
Government Office Managing the Real Estate Register
Public area maintenance company
Budapest Environs Regional Court
Claim management company
Organizer of SZIGET festival and VOLT festival
Unknown
Mayor's Office of the city of Kecdkemét
Debt collector
Bank
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 (34 total)
- Government Office Managing the Real Estate Register (Hungary) – €2K – Aug 2019
- Public area maintenance company (Hungary) – €4K – Aug 2019
- Budapest Environs Regional Court (Hungary) – €9K – Jul 2019
- Claim management company (Hungary) – €3K – Jun 2019
- Organizer of SZIGET festival and VOLT festival (Hungary) – €92K – May 2019
- Unknown (Hungary) – €9K – Apr 2019
- Mayor's Office of the city of Kecdkemét (Hungary) – €3K – Feb 2019
- Debt collector (Hungary) – €2K – Feb 2019
- Bank (Hungary) – €2K – Feb 2019