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.
33 results · Showing 1–25
Miljödata i Karlskrona AB
Miljödata i Karlskrona Aktiebolag
DPA case 2025-10429
Sportadmin i Skandinavien AB
Sportadmin i Skandinavien AB
Consulate General of Sweden in Istanbul
Sjukhusstyrelsen i Region Uppsala
Diskrimineringsombudsmannen
Verisure
Apohem AB
Medhelp Sjukvårdsrådgivning AB
Skåne region
If Skadeförsäkring AB
Ellos Group AB
The Swedish Migration Agency
Räddningstjänsten Östra Skaraborg
Voice Integrate Nordic AB
Umeå University
Umeå University
Capio St. Göran AB
Karolinska University Hospital of Solna
Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Västerbotten Region
Östergötland Region
Aleris Sjukvård AB
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 (33 total)
- Miljödata i Karlskrona AB (Sweden) – €0 – Sept 2026
- Miljödata i Karlskrona Aktiebolag (Sweden) – €158K – Sept 2026
- DPA case 2025-10429 (Sweden) – violation found – Jun 2026
- Sportadmin i Skandinavien AB (Sweden) – €565K – Jan 2026
- Sportadmin i Skandinavien AB (Sweden) – €528K – Jan 2026
- Consulate General of Sweden in Istanbul (Sweden) – violation found – May 2025
- Sjukhusstyrelsen i Region Uppsala (Sweden) – violation found – Apr 2025
- Diskrimineringsombudsmannen (Sweden) – €9K – Apr 2025
- Verisure (Sweden) – violation found – Nov 2024
- Apohem AB (Sweden) – €698K – Aug 2024
- Medhelp Sjukvårdsrådgivning AB (Sweden) – court ruling – Feb 2024
- Skåne region (Sweden) – €18K – Apr 2023
- If Skadeförsäkring AB (Sweden) – complaint upheld – Jan 2023
- Ellos Group AB (Sweden) – complaint upheld – Mar 2022
- The Swedish Migration Agency (Sweden) – violation found – Nov 2021
- Räddningstjänsten Östra Skaraborg (Sweden) – €31K – Jun 2021
- Voice Integrate Nordic AB (Sweden) – €65K – Jun 2021
- Umeå University (Sweden) – €54K – Dec 2020
- Umeå University (Sweden) – €48K – Dec 2020
- Capio St. Göran AB (Sweden) – €2.9M – Dec 2020
- Karolinska University Hospital of Solna (Sweden) – €390K – Dec 2020
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital (Sweden) – €341K – Dec 2020
- Västerbotten Region (Sweden) – €244K – Dec 2020
- Östergötland Region (Sweden) – €244K – Dec 2020
- Aleris Sjukvård AB (Sweden) – €1.2M – Dec 2020