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.
10 results · Showing 1–10
Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited
Departement of Social Security
Court case IECC 6
Mediahuis Ireland Group Limited
Airbnb Ireland UC
DPA case 06/SIU/2018
Court case 2019/04546
Irish Departement of Health
Irish Credit Bureau DAC
Tusla Child and Family Agency
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 (10 total)
- Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited (Ireland) – court ruling – Sept 2026
- Departement of Social Security (Ireland) – €550K – Jun 2025
- Court case IECC 6 (Ireland) – court ruling – Jul 2024
- Mediahuis Ireland Group Limited (Ireland) – dismissed – Jun 2024
- Airbnb Ireland UC (Ireland) – complaint upheld – Jan 2024
- DPA case 06/SIU/2018 (Ireland) – violation found – Aug 2023
- Court case 2019/04546 (Ireland) – court ruling – Jul 2023
- Irish Departement of Health (Ireland) – €23K – Jun 2023
- Irish Credit Bureau DAC (Ireland) – €90K – Mar 2021
- Tusla Child and Family Agency (Ireland) – €75K – May 2020