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 1,151–1,175
The municipality of Venlo
Cypriot Real Estate Registration Authority
Uber B.V.
Legal Person
Avilon Center 2016, SL
unknown (claimant)
«ΚΑΡΙΕΡΑ Α.Ε.»
AYUNTAMIENTO DE GATA
Court case II SA/Wa 2378/20
DPA case 15/2021
Vamavi Phone SL
Iberdrola Clientes
Legal Person
Legal Person
Data Protection Authority - DSB (appellant and applicant)
The municipal executive of Leiden
DPA case DSB-D124.1177/0006-DSB/2019
DPA case 9209/157/2019
DPA case DI-2020-10538
HOIST FINANCE AB
IBERDOLA CLIENTES, SAU
Legal Person
CyberBook AS
Helsingin kaupunki (City of Helsinki)
Poliambulatorio Talenti S.r.l.
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)
- The municipality of Venlo (Netherlands) – court ruling – Mar 2021
- Cypriot Real Estate Registration Authority (Cyprus) – €10K – Mar 2021
- Uber B.V. (Netherlands) – court ruling – Feb 2021
- Legal Person (Czech Republic) – €1K – Feb 2021
- Avilon Center 2016, SL (Spain) – €12K – Feb 2021
- unknown (claimant) (Austria) – court ruling – Feb 2021
- «ΚΑΡΙΕΡΑ Α.Ε.» (Greece) – €5K – Feb 2021
- AYUNTAMIENTO DE GATA (Spain) – complaint upheld – Feb 2021
- Court case II SA/Wa 2378/20 (Poland) – court ruling – Feb 2021
- DPA case 15/2021 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Feb 2021
- Vamavi Phone SL (Spain) – €24K – Feb 2021
- Iberdrola Clientes (Spain) – €100K – Feb 2021
- Legal Person (Czech Republic) – €400 – Feb 2021
- Legal Person (Czech Republic) – €80 – Feb 2021
- Data Protection Authority - DSB (appellant and applicant) (Austria) – court ruling – Jan 2021
- The municipal executive of Leiden (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jan 2021
- DPA case DSB-D124.1177/0006-DSB/2019 (Austria) – dismissed – Jan 2021
- DPA case 9209/157/2019 (Finland) – complaint upheld – Jan 2021
- DPA case DI-2020-10538 (Sweden) – complaint upheld – Jan 2021
- HOIST FINANCE AB (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jan 2021
- IBERDOLA CLIENTES, SAU (Spain) – €100K – Jan 2021
- Legal Person (Czech Republic) – €1K – Jan 2021
- CyberBook AS (Norway) – €17K – Jan 2021
- Helsingin kaupunki (City of Helsinki) (Finland) – complaint upheld – Jan 2021
- Poliambulatorio Talenti S.r.l. (Italy) – €2K – Jan 2021