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 1,026–1,050
DPA case no. 9860487
DPA case no. 9860461
Private investigator
Vodafone España, S.A.U.
Private individual
Court case 3 O 277/22
Πολίτης newspaper
Thomas International Systems, S.A.
SERVICIOS INTEGRALES DEL HOGAR TENERIFE, S.L.
LocateFamily
Ufficio Scolastico Regionale per la Lombardia, Ufficio IV - Ambito Territoriale di Brescia
Private individual
Homeowners Association
DPA case IAI 50/2022
Private individual
Praktiškas UAB
FACTOR ENERGÍA, S.A.
SUMINISTRADOR IBÉRICO DE ENERGÍA, S.L.
Store owner
Homeowners Association
Private individual
Vodafone España, S.A.U.
MAE WEST SYSTEMS, S.L.
Company
Polar Oy
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 no. 9860487 (Italy) – violation found – Jan 2023
- DPA case no. 9860461 (Italy) – violation found – Jan 2023
- Private investigator (Spain) – €2K – Jan 2023
- Vodafone España, S.A.U. (Spain) – €56K – Jan 2023
- Private individual (Spain) – €600 – Jan 2023
- Court case 3 O 277/22 (Germany) – court ruling – Jan 2023
- Πολίτης newspaper (Cyprus) – €7K – Jan 2023
- Thomas International Systems, S.A. (Spain) – €40K – Jan 2023
- SERVICIOS INTEGRALES DEL HOGAR TENERIFE, S.L. (Spain) – €3K – Jan 2023
- LocateFamily (Latvia) – violation found – Jan 2023
- Ufficio Scolastico Regionale per la Lombardia, Ufficio IV - Ambito Territoriale di Brescia (Italy) – €6K – Jan 2023
- Private individual (Spain) – €300 – Jan 2023
- Homeowners Association (Spain) – €120 – Jan 2023
- DPA case IAI 50/2022 (Spain) – violation found – Jan 2023
- Private individual (Spain) – €300 – Jan 2023
- Praktiškas UAB (Lithuania) – €6K – Jan 2023
- FACTOR ENERGÍA, S.A. (Spain) – €24K – Jan 2023
- SUMINISTRADOR IBÉRICO DE ENERGÍA, S.L. (Spain) – €24K – Dec 2022
- Store owner (Spain) – €300 – Dec 2022
- Homeowners Association (Spain) – €600 – Dec 2022
- Private individual (Spain) – €600 – Dec 2022
- Vodafone España, S.A.U. (Spain) – €100K – Dec 2022
- MAE WEST SYSTEMS, S.L. (Spain) – €400 – Dec 2022
- Company (Finland) – €122K – Dec 2022
- Polar Oy (Finland) – €122K – Dec 2022