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 1,126–1,150
Candidate for parliamentary elections
Istituto Nazionale Previdenza Sociale (INPS)
TikTok
GOKOAN EDUCATION, S. L.
IP
Kutxabank, S.A.
Promotech Digital S.L.
Municipal executives of Roerdalen, Valkenburg aan de Geul, Vaals and Brunssum
Klarna Bank AB
TECNOMEDICAL S.r.l.
Court case W214 2216836-1
NWO-I (Netherlands Foundation of Scientific Research Institutes)
DPA case 2020-0.829.566
Court case II SA/Wa 1899/20
Rebtel Networks AB
A company associate (plaintiff)
Candidate for parliamentary elections
Minister van Buitenlandse Zaken, Directie Juridische Zaken
De Staatssecretaris van Justitie en Veiligheid, Dienst Terugkeer en Vertrek
Court case 1 A 1254/20 SN
Ola Netherlands BV
Uber
UBER B.V.
Planet Group Spa
Self Employed Person
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)
- Candidate for parliamentary elections (Greece) – €2K – Apr 2021
- Istituto Nazionale Previdenza Sociale (INPS) (Italy) – €12K – Apr 2021
- TikTok (Netherlands) – €750K – Apr 2021
- GOKOAN EDUCATION, S. L. (Spain) – complaint upheld – Apr 2021
- IP (Slovenia) – violation found – Apr 2021
- Kutxabank, S.A. (Spain) – €60K – Apr 2021
- Promotech Digital S.L. (Spain) – €2K – Apr 2021
- Municipal executives of Roerdalen, Valkenburg aan de Geul, Vaals and Brunssum (Netherlands) – court ruling – Apr 2021
- Klarna Bank AB (Sweden) – complaint upheld – Mar 2021
- TECNOMEDICAL S.r.l. (Italy) – €7K – Mar 2021
- Court case W214 2216836-1 (Austria) – court ruling – Mar 2021
- NWO-I (Netherlands Foundation of Scientific Research Institutes) (Netherlands) – court ruling – Mar 2021
- DPA case 2020-0.829.566 (Austria) – dismissed – Mar 2021
- Court case II SA/Wa 1899/20 (Poland) – court ruling – Mar 2021
- Rebtel Networks AB (Sweden) – complaint upheld – Mar 2021
- A company associate (plaintiff) (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Mar 2021
- Candidate for parliamentary elections (Greece) – €2K – Mar 2021
- Minister van Buitenlandse Zaken, Directie Juridische Zaken (Netherlands) – court ruling – Mar 2021
- De Staatssecretaris van Justitie en Veiligheid, Dienst Terugkeer en Vertrek (Netherlands) – court ruling – Mar 2021
- Court case 1 A 1254/20 SN (Germany) – court ruling – Mar 2021
- Ola Netherlands BV (Netherlands) – court ruling – Mar 2021
- Uber (Netherlands) – court ruling – Mar 2021
- UBER B.V. (Netherlands) – court ruling – Mar 2021
- Planet Group Spa (Italy) – €80K – Mar 2021
- Self Employed Person (Czech Republic) – €200 – Mar 2021