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 1,226–1,250
Private individual
Court case 21/00910
Bar owner
BANKINTER, S.A.
Private individual
ECOZONO Y CULTURA, S.L.
SMART ELECTRIC SOLUTIONS, S.L.
JOYPAZAR, S.A.
FINCAS ARENYS SL
depo-diy
Vodafone España, S.A.U.
ASOCIACIÓN DE AFICIONADOS Y PEQUEÑOS ACCIONISTAS UNIDAD HERCULANA
Private Party (A.A.A)
Private individual
DPA case Decision 04-07-2022
Private Individual
Company
FISAR
Federazione Italiana Sommelier, Albergatori e Ristoratori
Court case ВАС - № 6515
Centre for Social Welfare
Company
FLY FUT, S.L.
Court case 2 K 98/20
GLOBAL SALES SOLUTIONS LINE SLU
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)
- Private individual (Spain) – €2K – Jul 2022
- Court case 21/00910 (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jul 2022
- Bar owner (Spain) – €5K – Jul 2022
- BANKINTER, S.A. (Spain) – €56K – Jul 2022
- Private individual (Spain) – €600 – Jul 2022
- ECOZONO Y CULTURA, S.L. (Spain) – €4K – Jul 2022
- SMART ELECTRIC SOLUTIONS, S.L. (Spain) – €800 – Jul 2022
- JOYPAZAR, S.A. (Spain) – €2K – Jul 2022
- FINCAS ARENYS SL (Spain) – €2K – Jul 2022
- depo-diy (Latvia) – €17K – Jul 2022
- Vodafone España, S.A.U. (Spain) – €56K – Jul 2022
- ASOCIACIÓN DE AFICIONADOS Y PEQUEÑOS ACCIONISTAS UNIDAD HERCULANA (Spain) – €3K – Jul 2022
- Private Party (A.A.A) (Spain) – €3K – Jul 2022
- Private individual (Spain) – €600 – Jul 2022
- DPA case Decision 04-07-2022 (Croatia) – complaint upheld – Jul 2022
- Private Individual (Spain) – €300 – Jul 2022
- Company (Luxembourg) – €1K – Jun 2022
- FISAR (Italy) – €5K – Jun 2022
- Federazione Italiana Sommelier, Albergatori e Ristoratori (Italy) – €5K – Jun 2022
- Court case ВАС - № 6515 (Bulgaria) – court ruling – Jun 2022
- Centre for Social Welfare (Croatia) – complaint upheld – Jun 2022
- Company (Spain) – €1K – Jun 2022
- FLY FUT, S.L. (Spain) – €3K – Jun 2022
- Court case 2 K 98/20 (Germany) – court ruling – Jun 2022
- GLOBAL SALES SOLUTIONS LINE SLU (Spain) – court ruling – Jun 2022