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.
40 results · Showing 1–25
Utility Company
Sole Trader
RIEDL PRECISION d.o.o.
Court case VDS00089378
Legal Entity
Legal Entity
Legal Entity
Oddaja sob
DPA case 0600-3/2024/7
DPA case 0611-182/2021/23
DPA case 0603-98/2022/6
DPA case 0612-23/2019/19
DPA case 0611-608/2021/9
DPA case 07121-1/2021/678
DPA case 07121-1/2021/563
DPA case 07121-1/2021/540
DPA case N/A
Ministry of Public Administration
DPA case 0610–643/2020/5
DPA case 0611-762/2020/8
DPA case 07121-1/2020/2281
DPA case 07121-1 / 2020/2260
DPA case 07121-1/2020/2187
DPA case 07120-1/2020/628
DPA case 07121-1/2020/1869
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 (40 total)
- Utility Company (Slovenia) – €7K – Apr 2026
- Sole Trader (Slovenia) – €5K – Jan 2026
- RIEDL PRECISION d.o.o. (Slovenia) – €75K – Dec 2025
- Court case VDS00089378 (Slovenia) – court ruling – Nov 2025
- Legal Entity (Slovenia) – €7K – Nov 2025
- Legal Entity (Slovenia) – €12K – Jul 2025
- Legal Entity (Slovenia) – €2K – Jul 2025
- Oddaja sob (Slovenia) – €16K – May 2025
- DPA case 0600-3/2024/7 (Slovenia) – complaint upheld – May 2024
- DPA case 0611-182/2021/23 (Slovenia) – violation found – May 2023
- DPA case 0603-98/2022/6 (Slovenia) – violation found – Nov 2022
- DPA case 0612-23/2019/19 (Slovenia) – order – Jun 2022
- DPA case 0611-608/2021/9 (Slovenia) – violation found – Jan 2022
- DPA case 07121-1/2021/678 (Slovenia) – violation found – Apr 2021
- DPA case 07121-1/2021/563 (Slovenia) – violation found – Mar 2021
- DPA case 07121-1/2021/540 (Slovenia) – violation found – Mar 2021
- DPA case N/A (Slovenia) – violation found – Mar 2021
- Ministry of Public Administration (Slovenia) – violation found – Mar 2021
- DPA case 0610–643/2020/5 (Slovenia) – violation found – Feb 2021
- DPA case 0611-762/2020/8 (Slovenia) – no violation – Feb 2021
- DPA case 07121-1/2020/2281 (Slovenia) – order – Dec 2020
- DPA case 07121-1 / 2020/2260 (Slovenia) – violation found – Dec 2020
- DPA case 07121-1/2020/2187 (Slovenia) – violation found – Dec 2020
- DPA case 07120-1/2020/628 (Slovenia) – violation found – Dec 2020
- DPA case 07121-1/2020/1869 (Slovenia) – violation found – Oct 2020