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.
16 results · Showing 1–16
Stjörnuna ehf
Stjörnuna ehf, the operator of Subway in Iceland
DPA case Mál nr. 2021091751
University of Iceland
DPA case 2021020374
Icelandair
DPA case Case no. 2021010248
Google LLC
DPA case Case no. 2021061304
DPA case nr. 2020123070
Creditinfo (IS)
DPA case 2020031242
Huppuís ehf
unknown (Complainant)
DPA case Mál nr. 2020010601
DPA case 2020010598
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 (16 total)
- Stjörnuna ehf (Iceland) – €10K – Mar 2024
- Stjörnuna ehf, the operator of Subway in Iceland (Iceland) – €1K – Mar 2024
- DPA case Mál nr. 2021091751 (Iceland) – dismissed – Dec 2023
- University of Iceland (Iceland) – €10K – Sept 2023
- DPA case 2021020374 (Iceland) – complaint upheld – Sept 2023
- Icelandair (Iceland) – violation found – Mar 2023
- DPA case Case no. 2021010248 (Iceland) – dismissed – Dec 2022
- Google LLC (Iceland) – dismissed – Nov 2022
- DPA case Case no. 2021061304 (Iceland) – complaint upheld – Oct 2022
- DPA case nr. 2020123070 (Iceland) – dismissed – Nov 2021
- Creditinfo (IS) (Iceland) – dismissed – Sept 2021
- DPA case 2020031242 (Iceland) – complaint upheld – Sept 2021
- Huppuís ehf (Iceland) – €34K – Jun 2021
- unknown (Complainant) (Iceland) – complaint upheld – Sept 2020
- DPA case Mál nr. 2020010601 (Iceland) – complaint upheld – Aug 2020
- DPA case 2020010598 (Iceland) – dismissed – May 2020