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.
87 results · Showing 51–75
Associazione ContiamoCI! ETS
Tiscali Italia S.p.A.
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Careggi
Municipality of Modica
Istituto Nazionale di Statistica
Rinascente
Ordine degli avvocati di Ancona
Maggioli S.p.A.
No Reject Button · Pre-ticked Consent Boxes
Il Sole 24 Ore S.p.a.
Amazon Italia Logistica
Conservatorio Santa Cecilia di Roma
an unnamed data subject
Cookies Placed Before Consent
Istituto di Istruzione Superiore “G. Renda” di Polistena, Reggio Calabria
XX (the data subject)
Policlinico Casilino di Roma (the controller)
Douglas Italia S.p.a.
Regione di Veneto (the Controller)
Municipality of Thiene
an unnamed data subject
Third-Party Cookies Without Consent
an unnamed professional
DPA case 9782890
Third-Party Cookies Without Consent
an unnamed data subject
Amiu s.p.a.
Comune di Orte (data controller)
G.O.L. Impresa Sociale S.r.l.
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 (87 total)
- Associazione ContiamoCI! ETS (Italy) – complaint upheld – Aug 2023
- Tiscali Italia S.p.A. (Italy) – €100K – Jul 2023
- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Careggi (Italy) – violation found – Jul 2023
- Municipality of Modica (Italy) – €10K – Jul 2023
- Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (Italy) – violation found – Jun 2023
- Rinascente (Italy) – €300K – Jun 2023
- Ordine degli avvocati di Ancona (Italy) – €20K – Apr 2023
- Maggioli S.p.A. (Italy) – complaint upheld – Feb 2023 | No Reject Button, Pre-ticked Consent Boxes
- Il Sole 24 Ore S.p.a. (Italy) – complaint upheld – Jan 2023
- Amazon Italia Logistica (Italy) – €20K – Dec 2022
- Conservatorio Santa Cecilia di Roma (Italy) – €6K – Nov 2022
- an unnamed data subject (Italy) – €500K – Nov 2022 | Cookies Placed Before Consent
- Istituto di Istruzione Superiore “G. Renda” di Polistena, Reggio Calabria (Italy) – €900 – Oct 2022
- XX (the data subject) (Italy) – €5K – Oct 2022
- Policlinico Casilino di Roma (the controller) (Italy) – €30K – Oct 2022
- Douglas Italia S.p.a. (Italy) – €1.4M – Oct 2022
- Regione di Veneto (the Controller) (Italy) – €100K – Oct 2022
- Municipality of Thiene (Italy) – €3K – Sept 2022
- an unnamed data subject (Italy) – complaint upheld – Jul 2022 | Third-Party Cookies Without Consent
- an unnamed professional (Italy) – complaint upheld – Jun 2022
- DPA case 9782890 (Italy) – complaint upheld – Jun 2022 | Third-Party Cookies Without Consent
- an unnamed data subject (Italy) – €3K – Apr 2022
- Amiu s.p.a. (Italy) – €200K – Apr 2022
- Comune di Orte (data controller) (Italy) – €20K – Apr 2022
- G.O.L. Impresa Sociale S.r.l. (Italy) – violation found – Apr 2022