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.
37 results · Showing 26–37
PNP S.A.
Funeda Sp. z o.o.
Anwara Sp. z.o.o.
DPA case DKE.561.17.2020
Smart Cities Sp. z o.o.
Court case II SA/Wa 2227/19
Office for geodesy and cartography
East Power Sp. z o.o.
D. S.
Entrepreneur running a non-public nursery and pre-school
Vis Consulting Sp. z o.o.
Major of Aleksandrów Kujawski
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 (37 total)
- PNP S.A. (Poland) – €5K – Apr 2021
- Funeda Sp. z o.o. (Poland) – €5K – Mar 2021
- Anwara Sp. z.o.o. (Poland) – €5K – Jan 2021
- DPA case DKE.561.17.2020 (Poland) – violation found – Dec 2020
- Smart Cities Sp. z o.o. (Poland) – €3K – Dec 2020
- Court case II SA/Wa 2227/19 (Poland) – court ruling – Sept 2020
- Office for geodesy and cartography (Poland) – €22K – Jul 2020
- East Power Sp. z o.o. (Poland) – €3K – Jul 2020
- D. S. (Poland) – €4K – Jul 2020
- Entrepreneur running a non-public nursery and pre-school (Poland) – €1K – Jun 2020
- Vis Consulting Sp. z o.o. (Poland) – €5K – Mar 2020
- Major of Aleksandrów Kujawski (Poland) – €9K – Oct 2019