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 151–175
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Ambitious People Group
Stichting Philadelphia Zorg
ING Bank N.V.
Executive board of the municipality of Haarlem
Court case AWB- 20_7155 VV
Bureau Krediet Registration ('BKR')
Court case AWB - 19_1554
Court case AWB- 20_5255
Court case AWB - 19 _ 1687
COÖPERATIVE RABOBANK U.A.
Municipality of Helmond
ABN AMRO Bank NV
Stichting Jeugdbescherming regio Amstedam
Ηet college van burgemeester en wethouders van de gemeente Utrecht
Court case c/13/673085 / HA ZA 19-340
The Board of the Legal Aid Council
The Netherlands
The chief of police
De Vereniging Zorgaanbieders voor Zorgcommunicatie (VZVZ)
SPEC ENTERTAINMENT B.V.
Google LLC
GOOGLE LLC
ING Bank N.V.
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)
- ABN AMRO Bank N.V. (Netherlands) – court ruling – Aug 2020
- Ambitious People Group (Netherlands) – €6K – Jul 2020
- Stichting Philadelphia Zorg (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jul 2020
- ING Bank N.V. (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jul 2020
- Executive board of the municipality of Haarlem (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jul 2020
- Court case AWB- 20_7155 VV (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jul 2020
- Bureau Krediet Registration ('BKR') (Netherlands) – €830K – Jul 2020
- Google (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jun 2020
- Court case AWB - 19_1554 (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jun 2020
- Court case AWB- 20_5255 (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jun 2020
- Court case AWB - 19 _ 1687 (Netherlands) – court ruling – May 2020
- COÖPERATIVE RABOBANK U.A. (Netherlands) – court ruling – May 2020
- Municipality of Helmond (Netherlands) – court ruling – Apr 2020
- ABN AMRO Bank NV (Netherlands) – court ruling – Apr 2020
- Stichting Jeugdbescherming regio Amstedam (Netherlands) – court ruling – Apr 2020
- Ηet college van burgemeester en wethouders van de gemeente Utrecht (Netherlands) – court ruling – Apr 2020
- Court case c/13/673085 / HA ZA 19-340 (Netherlands) – court ruling – Apr 2020
- The Board of the Legal Aid Council (Netherlands) – court ruling – Mar 2020
- The Netherlands (Netherlands) – court ruling – Feb 2020
- The chief of police (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jan 2020
- De Vereniging Zorgaanbieders voor Zorgcommunicatie (VZVZ) (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jan 2020
- SPEC ENTERTAINMENT B.V. (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jan 2020
- Google LLC (Netherlands) – court ruling – Dec 2019
- GOOGLE LLC (Netherlands) – court ruling – Dec 2019
- ING Bank N.V. (Netherlands) – court ruling – Dec 2019