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.
1,393 results · Showing 901–925
BF (insured/data subject)
Mowi ASA
A.A.A
College van Burgemeester en Wethouders Den Haag
Stichting Bureau Krediet Registratie
1) unknown data subject (complainant before the DSB)
DPA case 2021-0.187.619
Palumbo Superyacht Ancona s.r.l.
E-Mac Professional s.r.l.
Made in Italy s.r.l.s.
Brussels Airport Zaventem
Brussels airport
DPA case DI-2020-10547
Company
DPA case 2021-32-2438
Police Rotterdam
Paul Strobach
Klarna Bank AB
Klarna Bank AB
Court case 25 K 2138/19
Mr X - unknown
Google Ireland Ltd.
Klarna Bank AB
DPA case 39/2022
Court case 4 U 1905/21
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 (1,393 total)
- BF (insured/data subject) (Austria) – court ruling – Apr 2022
- Mowi ASA (Norway) – violation found – Apr 2022
- A.A.A (Spain) – violation found – Apr 2022
- College van Burgemeester en Wethouders Den Haag (Netherlands) – court ruling – Apr 2022
- Stichting Bureau Krediet Registratie (Netherlands) – court ruling – Apr 2022
- 1) unknown data subject (complainant before the DSB) (Austria) – court ruling – Apr 2022
- DPA case 2021-0.187.619 (Austria) – complaint upheld – Apr 2022
- Palumbo Superyacht Ancona s.r.l. (Italy) – €50K – Apr 2022
- E-Mac Professional s.r.l. (Italy) – €10K – Apr 2022
- Made in Italy s.r.l.s. (Italy) – €20K – Apr 2022
- Brussels Airport Zaventem (Belgium) – €200K – Apr 2022
- Brussels airport (Belgium) – €200K – Apr 2022
- DPA case DI-2020-10547 (Sweden) – complaint upheld – Apr 2022
- Company (Belgium) – €8K – Apr 2022
- DPA case 2021-32-2438 (Denmark) – dismissed – Mar 2022
- Police Rotterdam (Netherlands) – court ruling – Mar 2022
- Paul Strobach (Germany) – court ruling – Mar 2022
- Klarna Bank AB (Sweden) – €720K – Mar 2022
- Klarna Bank AB (Sweden) – €660K – Mar 2022
- Court case 25 K 2138/19 (Germany) – court ruling – Mar 2022
- Mr X - unknown (Belgium) – dismissed – Mar 2022
- Google Ireland Ltd. (Germany) – court ruling – Mar 2022
- Klarna Bank AB (Sweden) – violation found – Mar 2022
- DPA case 39/2022 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Mar 2022
- Court case 4 U 1905/21 (Germany) – court ruling – Mar 2022