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 1,526–1,550
Physician
CYNGASA, S.L.
Bar owner
Unknown
DPA case NAIH-1743/2021
Glove Technology SRL
Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality
DPA case 2020010633
DPA case 41/2021
Istituto Comprensivo - IC Cosenza III “V. Negroni”
Ultra-Technology AS
Ultra-Technology AS
CEDICO, CENTRO DE DIAGNÓSTICO POR LA IMÁGEN, S.L.
Farpa s.r.l.
Comune di Montalbano Jonico
La Prima S.r.l.
Frigorifica Botana S.L.
Vodafone España, S.A.U.
Vodafone España, S.A.U.
Vodafone España, S.A.U.
Vodafone Spain
DPA case NAIH-4177-………./2021
Ajuntament de Tiana
Website operator
Hairdressing salon
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)
- Physician (Italy) – €2K – Sept 2021
- CYNGASA, S.L. (Spain) – €5K – Sept 2021
- Bar owner (Spain) – €3K – Sept 2021
- Unknown (Spain) – €3K – Sept 2021
- DPA case NAIH-1743/2021 (Hungary) – complaint upheld – Sept 2021
- Glove Technology SRL (Romania) – €5K – Sept 2021
- Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (Netherlands) – court ruling – Sept 2021
- DPA case 2020010633 (Iceland) – dismissed – Sept 2021
- DPA case 41/2021 (Greece) – complaint upheld – Sept 2021
- Istituto Comprensivo - IC Cosenza III “V. Negroni” (Italy) – €2K – Sept 2021
- Ultra-Technology AS (Norway) – €13K – Sept 2021
- Ultra-Technology AS (Norway) – €11K – Sept 2021
- CEDICO, CENTRO DE DIAGNÓSTICO POR LA IMÁGEN, S.L. (Spain) – €18K – Sept 2021
- Farpa s.r.l. (Italy) – €1K – Sept 2021
- Comune di Montalbano Jonico (Italy) – €5K – Sept 2021
- La Prima S.r.l. (Italy) – €5K – Sept 2021
- Frigorifica Botana S.L. (Spain) – €4K – Sept 2021
- Vodafone España, S.A.U. (Spain) – €56K – Sept 2021
- Vodafone España, S.A.U. (Spain) – €56K – Sept 2021
- Vodafone España, S.A.U. (Spain) – €40K – Sept 2021
- Vodafone Spain (Spain) – €50K – Sept 2021
- DPA case NAIH-4177-………./2021 (Hungary) – complaint upheld – Sept 2021
- Ajuntament de Tiana (Spain) – complaint upheld – Sept 2021
- Website operator (Spain) – €9K – Sept 2021
- Hairdressing salon (Spain) – €1K – Sept 2021