GDPR Fines & Penalties 2026
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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)
- Smaranda Bara and Others (European Union) – cjeu ruling – Oct 2015
- Weltimmo s. r. o. (Hungary) – cjeu ruling – Oct 2015
- Maximilian Schrems (Ireland) – cjeu ruling – Jun 2015
- CJEU case T-115/13. Dennekamp II (European Union) – cjeu ruling – Jan 2015
- František Ryneš (Czech Republic) – cjeu ruling – Dec 2014
- YS (European Union) – cjeu ruling – Jul 2014
- AB (United Kingdom) – court ruling – Jun 2014
- Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD) (Spain) – cjeu ruling – May 2014
- Digital Rights Ireland Ltd (European Union) – cjeu ruling – Apr 2014
- CJEU case C-288/12 European Commission v Hungary (European Union) – cjeu ruling – Apr 2014
- CJEU case C-486/12 X (Netherlands) – cjeu ruling – Dec 2013
- Institut professionnel des agents immobiliers (Belgian Institute of Estate Agents) (Belgium) – cjeu ruling – Nov 2013 | Cookies Placed Before Consent
- Michael Schwarz (European Union) – cjeu ruling – Oct 2013
- Worten - Equipamentos para o Lar SA (European Union) – cjeu ruling – May 2013
- Mark Halliday (United Kingdom) – court ruling – Mar 2013
- European Commission (European Union) – cjeu ruling – Oct 2012
- Bonnier Audio AB (Sweden) – cjeu ruling – Apr 2012
- CJEU case T-190/10 Egan Hackett (European Union) – cjeu ruling – Mar 2012
- SABAM (Belgium) – cjeu ruling – Feb 2012
- Scarlet Extended SA (Belgium) – cjeu ruling – Nov 2011
- ASNEF (European Union) – cjeu ruling – Nov 2011
- Deutsche Telekom AG (European Union) – cjeu ruling – May 2011 | Third-Party Cookies Without Consent
- Land Hessen (Germany) – cjeu ruling – Nov 2010
- Austrian Data Protection Authority (DSB) (Austria) – court ruling – Jul 2010
- EU Commission (European Union) – cjeu ruling – Mar 2010