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 1,051–1,075
EMPRESA MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTES URBANOS, S.A. DE GIJÓN
Court case 4 U 324/21
Furnishyourspace S.L.
1) unknown data subject (complainant before the DSB)
National Bank of Greece
NOW DOCTOR – Εταιρία Παροχής Ηλεκτρονικών Υπηρεσιών Αναζήτησης και Προβολής Ιατρών Ε.Π.Ε.
Dixons South East Europe ΑΕΒΕ-ΚΩΤΣΟΒΟΛΟΣ
KOTSOVOLOS S.A
'D. A.A.A'
DPA case NAIH-4447-6/2021
Joint Tax office Lococensus Tricijn
CRIF
1. unknown (complainant before the Austrian Data Protection Autority)
DPA case DPA 2021-0.415.529
College van burgemeester en wethouders van Leeuwarden
Court case 6Nc19/21b
Vodafone España, S.A.U.
Unser Ö-Bonus Club GmbH
UNIVERSIDAD A DISTANCIA DE MADRID, S.A.
AP (The Netherlands)
Claimant
PRA Iberia S.L.
PERSONAL MARK, S.L.
Vodafone ONO
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)
- EMPRESA MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTES URBANOS, S.A. DE GIJÓN (Spain) – complaint upheld – Sept 2021
- Court case 4 U 324/21 (Germany) – court ruling – Aug 2021
- Furnishyourspace S.L. (Spain) – €6K – Aug 2021
- 1) unknown data subject (complainant before the DSB) (Austria) – court ruling – Aug 2021
- National Bank of Greece (Greece) – €20K – Aug 2021
- NOW DOCTOR – Εταιρία Παροχής Ηλεκτρονικών Υπηρεσιών Αναζήτησης και Προβολής Ιατρών Ε.Π.Ε. (Greece) – €5K – Aug 2021
- Dixons South East Europe ΑΕΒΕ-ΚΩΤΣΟΒΟΛΟΣ (Greece) – €20K – Aug 2021
- KOTSOVOLOS S.A (Greece) – €40K – Aug 2021
- 'D. A.A.A' (Spain) – €0 – Aug 2021
- Google (Norway) – no violation – Aug 2021
- DPA case NAIH-4447-6/2021 (Hungary) – complaint upheld – Aug 2021
- Joint Tax office Lococensus Tricijn (Netherlands) – court ruling – Aug 2021
- CRIF (Austria) – court ruling – Aug 2021
- 1. unknown (complainant before the Austrian Data Protection Autority) (Austria) – court ruling – Aug 2021
- DPA case DPA 2021-0.415.529 (Austria) – complaint upheld – Aug 2021
- College van burgemeester en wethouders van Leeuwarden (Netherlands) – court ruling – Aug 2021
- Court case 6Nc19/21b (Austria) – court ruling – Aug 2021
- Vodafone España, S.A.U. (Spain) – €96K – Aug 2021
- Unser Ö-Bonus Club GmbH (Austria) – €500K – Aug 2021
- UNIVERSIDAD A DISTANCIA DE MADRID, S.A. (Spain) – €3K – Jul 2021
- AP (The Netherlands) (European Union) – order – Jul 2021
- Claimant (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jul 2021
- PRA Iberia S.L. (Spain) – €60K – Jul 2021
- PERSONAL MARK, S.L. (Spain) – €10K – Jul 2021
- Vodafone ONO (Spain) – €100K – Jul 2021