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.
180 results · Showing 76–100
plaintiff 1
Court case 22/01253
Court case 202006960/1/A3
ELQ Portefeuille I B.V.
T-Mobile Netherlands B.V.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the Municipality of Amsterdam, Education, Youth and Care
Municipal Executive of Bladel
Stichting Eega Plus
Minister for Legal Protection
The City Government of the Municipality Maastricht
College van Burgemeester en Wethouders Den Haag
Stichting Bureau Krediet Registratie
Police Rotterdam
T-Mobile
Google LLC
DPG Media
Yards Deurwaardersdiensten B.V
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
Court case 202100213/1/A3
Zakelijk Energie Beheer B.V.
Stichting Bureau Krediet Registratie
DPG Media Magazines B.V.
Veilig Thuis
Nauta Dutilh
Hoist Finance
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 (180 total)
- plaintiff 1 (Netherlands) – court ruling – Sept 2022
- Court case 22/01253 (Netherlands) – court ruling – Aug 2022
- Court case 202006960/1/A3 (Netherlands) – court ruling – Aug 2022
- ELQ Portefeuille I B.V. (Netherlands) – court ruling – Aug 2022
- T-Mobile Netherlands B.V. (Netherlands) – court ruling – Aug 2022
- The Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the Municipality of Amsterdam, Education, Youth and Care (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jul 2022
- Municipal Executive of Bladel (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jul 2022
- Stichting Eega Plus (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jul 2022
- Minister for Legal Protection (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jun 2022
- The City Government of the Municipality Maastricht (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jun 2022
- College van Burgemeester en Wethouders Den Haag (Netherlands) – court ruling – Apr 2022
- Stichting Bureau Krediet Registratie (Netherlands) – court ruling – Apr 2022
- Police Rotterdam (Netherlands) – court ruling – Mar 2022
- T-Mobile (Netherlands) – court ruling – Mar 2022
- Google LLC (Netherlands) – court ruling – Feb 2022
- DPG Media (Netherlands) – €525K – Feb 2022
- Yards Deurwaardersdiensten B.V (Netherlands) – court ruling – Feb 2022
- Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (Netherlands) – court ruling – Feb 2022
- Court case 202100213/1/A3 (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jan 2022
- Zakelijk Energie Beheer B.V. (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jan 2022
- Stichting Bureau Krediet Registratie (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jan 2022
- DPG Media Magazines B.V. (Netherlands) – €525K – Jan 2022
- Veilig Thuis (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jan 2022
- Nauta Dutilh (Netherlands) – court ruling – Dec 2021
- Hoist Finance (Netherlands) – court ruling – Dec 2021