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 1–25
Societatea Națională de Căi Ferate CFR SA
Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) Party
Natural Person
Money Seeds S.R.L.
Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited
Cucina di Fabio S.R.L.
Fan Courier Express S.R.L.
Whitedecor SRL
Agency for Control of Outstanding Debts S.R.L.
Dr. Max SRL
Order of Biochemists, Biologists and Chemists in the Romanian Health System
Georgescu Călin
Data Diggers Market Research SRL
Dante International SA
Office Nova Concept SRL
Tensa Art Design S.A.
Bucharest Down Town Hotel SRL
One United Properties SA
ONE UNITED PROPERTIES S.A
Noy Business Tranzactions SRL
Velvet Medical SRL
PPC Energie Muntenia SA
Orange Romania SA
Blackcab Systems SRL
Untold SRL
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)
- Societatea Națională de Căi Ferate CFR SA (Romania) – court ruling – Jul 2026
- Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) Party (Romania) – €1K – Feb 2026
- Natural Person (Romania) – €10K – Jan 2026
- Money Seeds S.R.L. (Romania) – €2K – Jan 2026
- Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited (Romania) – court ruling – Dec 2025
- Cucina di Fabio S.R.L. (Romania) – €3K – Nov 2025
- Fan Courier Express S.R.L. (Romania) – €4K – Nov 2025
- Whitedecor SRL (Romania) – €2K – Nov 2025
- Agency for Control of Outstanding Debts S.R.L. (Romania) – €2K – Oct 2025
- Dr. Max SRL (Romania) – €1K – Sept 2025
- Order of Biochemists, Biologists and Chemists in the Romanian Health System (Romania) – €1K – Aug 2025
- Georgescu Călin (Romania) – €4K – Jul 2025
- Data Diggers Market Research SRL (Romania) – €12K – May 2025
- Dante International SA (Romania) – €10K – Apr 2025
- Office Nova Concept SRL (Romania) – €1K – Apr 2025
- Tensa Art Design S.A. (Romania) – €15K – Apr 2025
- Bucharest Down Town Hotel SRL (Romania) – €1K – Mar 2025
- One United Properties SA (Romania) – €2K – Mar 2025
- ONE UNITED PROPERTIES S.A (Romania) – €2K – Mar 2025
- Noy Business Tranzactions SRL (Romania) – €1K – Mar 2025
- Velvet Medical SRL (Romania) – €1K – Feb 2025
- PPC Energie Muntenia SA (Romania) – €3K – Feb 2025
- Orange Romania SA (Romania) – €40K – Jan 2025
- Blackcab Systems SRL (Romania) – €1K – Nov 2024
- Untold SRL (Romania) – €15K – Oct 2024