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 126–150
The municipality of Venlo
Uber B.V.
The municipal executive of Leiden
HOIST FINANCE AB
Court case UTR 20/268
Municipal Executive of Zundert
Council of Mayor and Aldermen of Uithoorn
Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food quality
ING Bank N.V.
SAMEN VEILIG MIDDEN-NEDERLAND
Google LLC
Anonymous Mother
Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
Municipality of Utrechtse Heuvelrug
Google LLC
President of the bar of Eastern Brabant
Court case 201905709/1/A3
Cooperative Rabobank U.A.
Municipality of Eindhoven
Het college van burgemeester en wethouders van Den Haag
Het college van burgemeester en wethouders van Bladel
Minister for Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality
ING Bank N.V.
STICHTING RECLASSERING NEDERLAND
Tax officer of the municipality of Bergen op Zoom
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)
- The municipality of Venlo (Netherlands) – court ruling – Mar 2021
- Uber B.V. (Netherlands) – court ruling – Feb 2021
- The municipal executive of Leiden (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jan 2021
- HOIST FINANCE AB (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jan 2021
- Court case UTR 20/268 (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jan 2021
- Municipal Executive of Zundert (Netherlands) – court ruling – Dec 2020
- Council of Mayor and Aldermen of Uithoorn (Netherlands) – court ruling – Dec 2020
- Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food quality (Netherlands) – court ruling – Dec 2020
- ING Bank N.V. (Netherlands) – court ruling – Dec 2020
- SAMEN VEILIG MIDDEN-NEDERLAND (Netherlands) – court ruling – Dec 2020
- Google LLC (Netherlands) – court ruling – Nov 2020
- Anonymous Mother (Netherlands) – court ruling – Nov 2020
- Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (Netherlands) – court ruling – Nov 2020
- Municipality of Utrechtse Heuvelrug (Netherlands) – court ruling – Nov 2020
- Google LLC (Netherlands) – court ruling – Nov 2020
- President of the bar of Eastern Brabant (Netherlands) – court ruling – Nov 2020
- Court case 201905709/1/A3 (Netherlands) – court ruling – Oct 2020
- Cooperative Rabobank U.A. (Netherlands) – court ruling – Oct 2020
- Municipality of Eindhoven (Netherlands) – court ruling – Oct 2020
- Het college van burgemeester en wethouders van Den Haag (Netherlands) – court ruling – Oct 2020
- Het college van burgemeester en wethouders van Bladel (Netherlands) – court ruling – Sept 2020
- Minister for Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (Netherlands) – court ruling – Sept 2020
- ING Bank N.V. (Netherlands) – court ruling – Sept 2020
- STICHTING RECLASSERING NEDERLAND (Netherlands) – court ruling – Aug 2020
- Tax officer of the municipality of Bergen op Zoom (Netherlands) – court ruling – Aug 2020