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.
71 results · Showing 51–71
Landspítali – The National University Hospital of Iceland
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit (Germany)
Court case 2R149/21a
DPA case Délibération n° 42FR/2021
DPA case Délibération n°43FR/2021
Company
SERVICIOS LOGÍSTICOS MARTORELL SIGLO XXI, S.L.
DPA case 37FR/2021
Unknown
ACONCAGUA JUEGOS S.A.
Directorate of Norwegian Correctional Service
AYUNTAMIENTO DE GIJÓN
Luxembourg data protection authority
Unknown
Ayuntamiento de Mejorada del Campo
Glovoapp23
DPA case 9356568
Kymen Vesi Oy
Supreme Council For Civil Personnel Selection (ASEP)
Rapidata GmbH
Le service intégré de l'accueil et de l'orientation (SIAO)
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 (71 total)
- Landspítali – The National University Hospital of Iceland (Iceland) – violation found – Nov 2021
- Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit (Germany) (Germany) – court ruling – Nov 2021
- Court case 2R149/21a (Austria) – court ruling – Nov 2021
- DPA case Délibération n° 42FR/2021 (Luxembourg) – no violation – Oct 2021
- DPA case Délibération n°43FR/2021 (Luxembourg) – no violation – Oct 2021
- Company (Luxembourg) – €19K – Oct 2021
- SERVICIOS LOGÍSTICOS MARTORELL SIGLO XXI, S.L. (Spain) – €16K – Oct 2021
- DPA case 37FR/2021 (Luxembourg) – violation found – Oct 2021
- Unknown (Luxembourg) – €13K – Oct 2021
- ACONCAGUA JUEGOS S.A. (Spain) – €10K – Sept 2021
- Directorate of Norwegian Correctional Service (Norway) – violation found – Aug 2021
- AYUNTAMIENTO DE GIJÓN (Spain) – complaint upheld – Jun 2021
- Luxembourg data protection authority (Luxembourg) – €15K – Jun 2021
- Unknown (Luxembourg) – €18K – May 2021
- Ayuntamiento de Mejorada del Campo (Spain) – complaint upheld – Nov 2020
- Glovoapp23 (Spain) – €25K – Jun 2020
- DPA case 9356568 (Italy) – violation found – Jun 2020
- Kymen Vesi Oy (Finland) – €16K – May 2020
- Supreme Council For Civil Personnel Selection (ASEP) (Greece) – violation found – Apr 2020
- Rapidata GmbH (Germany) – €10K – Dec 2019
- Le service intégré de l'accueil et de l'orientation (SIAO) (France) – court ruling – Nov 2019