GDPR Fines & Penalties 2026
Search GDPR fines, penalties, warnings, orders, bans, and investigations across Europe by country, action type, GDPR article, and violation category.
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 (5,961 total)
- Telefónica (Spain) – dismissed – May 2020
- Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (Dutch DPA) (Netherlands) – court ruling – May 2020
- Housing Association (Estonia) – €500 – Apr 2020
- Unknown Organisation (Netherlands) – €725K – Apr 2020
- National Government Service Centre (NGSC) (Sweden) – €19K – Apr 2020
- Municipality of Helmond (Netherlands) – court ruling – Apr 2020
- ABN AMRO Bank NV (Netherlands) – court ruling – Apr 2020
- Stichting De Huismeesters (Netherlands) – court ruling – Apr 2020
- Proximus SA (Belgium) – €50K – Apr 2020
- Judicial Examination Office of the State North-Rhine Westphalia (Germany) – court ruling – Apr 2020
- Telekom Romania Communications SA (Romania) – €3K – Apr 2020
- Estee Lauder Romania (Romania) – €3K – Apr 2020
- Butcher shop chain (Germany) – court ruling – Apr 2020
- candidate for election to the defendant's chamber (chamber of dentists) (Germany) – court ruling – Apr 2020
- Banca Comercială Română S.A. (Romania) – €5K – Apr 2020
- The Insolvency Service (United Kingdom) – dismissed – Apr 2020
- Political Party (Bulgaria) – €2K – Apr 2020
- Mr. Y.L. (Bulgaria) – €1K – Apr 2020
- STICHTING ALBERT SCHWEITZER Hospital (Netherlands) – court ruling – Apr 2020
- Stichting Jeugdbescherming regio Amstedam (Netherlands) – court ruling – Apr 2020
- Ηet college van burgemeester en wethouders van de gemeente Utrecht (Netherlands) – court ruling – Apr 2020
- Supreme Council For Civil Personnel Selection (ASEP) (Greece) – violation found – Apr 2020
- Ιγνατιάδης Νικόλαος και ΣΙΑ Ε.Ε. (Greece) – €2K – Apr 2020
- Ombudsman (Poland) – order – Apr 2020
- Constantin Film Verleih GmbH (European Union) – cjeu ruling – Apr 2020