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.
30 results · Showing 1–25
AB Storstockholms Lokaltrafik
Sweden Democrats
IMY
Spotify AB
Klarna Bank AB
Klarna Bank AB
Nordea Bank
DPA case IMY-2022-9442
MAG Interactive AB
Klarna Bank AB
Polismyndigheten
CDON AB
Lensway Group AB
Lensway
Klarna Bank AB
Swedbank AB
Google LLC
Nordax Bank AB
Klarna Bank
DPA case DI-2021-6140
Klarna Bank AB
DPA case DI-2020-10547
Klarna Bank AB
Klarna Bank AB
Klarna Bank 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 (30 total)
- AB Storstockholms Lokaltrafik (Sweden) – cjeu ruling – Dec 2025
- Sweden Democrats (Sweden) – order – Oct 2025
- IMY (Sweden) – court ruling – Jun 2025
- Spotify AB (Sweden) – court ruling – Jun 2024
- Klarna Bank AB (Sweden) – court ruling – Mar 2024
- Klarna Bank AB (Sweden) – violation found – Jan 2024
- Nordea Bank (Sweden) – dismissed – Dec 2023
- DPA case IMY-2022-9442 (Sweden) – complaint upheld – Jun 2023
- MAG Interactive AB (Sweden) – complaint upheld – May 2023
- Klarna Bank AB (Sweden) – court ruling – Apr 2023
- Polismyndigheten (Sweden) – court ruling – Apr 2023
- CDON AB (Sweden) – complaint upheld – Mar 2023
- Lensway Group AB (Sweden) – complaint upheld – Jan 2023
- Lensway (Sweden) – complaint upheld – Jan 2023
- Klarna Bank AB (Sweden) – court ruling – Dec 2022
- Swedbank AB (Sweden) – court ruling – Oct 2022
- Google LLC (Sweden) – complaint upheld – Jul 2022
- Nordax Bank AB (Sweden) – complaint upheld – Jun 2022
- Klarna Bank (Sweden) – complaint upheld – Jun 2022
- DPA case DI-2021-6140 (Sweden) – complaint upheld – May 2022
- Klarna Bank AB (Sweden) – complaint upheld – May 2022
- DPA case DI-2020-10547 (Sweden) – complaint upheld – Apr 2022
- Klarna Bank AB (Sweden) – €720K – Mar 2022
- Klarna Bank AB (Sweden) – €660K – Mar 2022
- Klarna Bank AB (Sweden) – violation found – Mar 2022