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.
2,174 results · Showing 701–725
DPA case 2023-212-0015
Eurocollege Oxford English Institute S.L.
QUALITY-PROVIDER S.A.
Private individual
Private individual
Comune di Lonato del Garda
Private individual
Rigsrevisionen
CAIXABANK PAYMENTS & CONSUMER EFC, EP, S.A.U.
CJEU case C‑319/22 Gesamtverband Autoteile-Handel (Access to vehicle information)
Digitaliseringsstyrelsen
Store owner
Private individual
Private individual
DIGI SPAIN TELECOM, S.L.
Dr. Franziska A.
Homeowners' association
Hotel
Voorschoten municipality
APOLLONIA TOPCO, S.L.
Private individual
Private individual
Private individual
Private individual
Meta Platfroms Ireland Ltd
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 (2,174 total)
- DPA case 2023-212-0015 (Denmark) – violation found – Nov 2023
- Eurocollege Oxford English Institute S.L. (Spain) – €72K – Nov 2023
- QUALITY-PROVIDER S.A. (Spain) – €20K – Nov 2023
- Private individual (Spain) – €500 – Nov 2023
- Private individual (Spain) – €10K – Nov 2023
- Comune di Lonato del Garda (Italy) – €20K – Nov 2023
- Private individual (Spain) – €10K – Nov 2023
- Rigsrevisionen (Denmark) – no violation – Nov 2023
- CAIXABANK PAYMENTS & CONSUMER EFC, EP, S.A.U. (Spain) – €200K – Nov 2023
- CJEU case C‑319/22 Gesamtverband Autoteile-Handel (Access to vehicle information) (European Union) – cjeu ruling – Nov 2023
- Digitaliseringsstyrelsen (Denmark) – violation found – Nov 2023
- Store owner (Spain) – €600 – Nov 2023
- Private individual (Spain) – €300 – Nov 2023
- Private individual (Spain) – €240 – Nov 2023
- DIGI SPAIN TELECOM, S.L. (Spain) – €200K – Nov 2023
- Dr. Franziska A. (Austria) – complaint upheld – Nov 2023
- Homeowners' association (Spain) – €600 – Nov 2023
- Hotel (Spain) – €600 – Nov 2023
- Voorschoten municipality (Netherlands) – €30K – Nov 2023
- APOLLONIA TOPCO, S.L. (Spain) – €30K – Nov 2023
- Private individual (Spain) – €180 – Oct 2023
- Private individual (Spain) – €300 – Oct 2023
- Private individual (Spain) – €240 – Oct 2023
- Private individual (Spain) – €10K – Oct 2023
- Meta Platfroms Ireland Ltd (European Union) – order – Oct 2023