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 151–175
DPA case 2024-0.835.856
Public Employment Service Austria (controller)
Izi Asset Management
Court case 6 K 788/20.WI
ASOCIACIÓN NACIONAL DE TASADORES Y PERITOS JUDICIALES INFORMÁTICOS
complainant (controller)
Court case W254 2253351-1
Werner A. (data subject)
Court case Ra 2023/04/0271
Comune di Orte
Fan Courier Express S.R.L.
DPA case TSV/112/2022 (9079/152/22)
Court case Us I-755/2025-8
Whitedecor SRL
Company
Vera A.
Court case 202304463/1/A3
Court case Az. IX B 72/25
Royal Dutch Aviation Association
Court case W291 2298748-1
Gerhard A. (data subject)
Court case 19 U 1468/25 e
Comune di Curtarolo
Sweden Democrats
Agency for Control of Outstanding Debts 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)
- DPA case 2024-0.835.856 (Austria) – dismissed – Nov 2025
- Public Employment Service Austria (controller) (Austria) – complaint upheld – Nov 2025
- Izi Asset Management (Bulgaria) – court ruling – Nov 2025
- Court case 6 K 788/20.WI (Germany) – court ruling – Nov 2025
- ASOCIACIÓN NACIONAL DE TASADORES Y PERITOS JUDICIALES INFORMÁTICOS (Spain) – €2K – Nov 2025
- complainant (controller) (Austria) – court ruling – Nov 2025
- Court case W254 2253351-1 (Austria) – court ruling – Nov 2025
- Werner A. (data subject) (Austria) – complaint upheld – Nov 2025
- Court case Ra 2023/04/0271 (Austria) – court ruling – Nov 2025
- Comune di Orte (Italy) – €6K – Nov 2025
- Fan Courier Express S.R.L. (Romania) – €4K – Nov 2025
- DPA case TSV/112/2022 (9079/152/22) (Finland) – complaint upheld – Nov 2025
- Court case Us I-755/2025-8 (Croatia) – court ruling – Nov 2025
- Whitedecor SRL (Romania) – €2K – Nov 2025
- Company (Greece) – €1K – Nov 2025
- Vera A. (Austria) – complaint upheld – Nov 2025
- Court case 202304463/1/A3 (Netherlands) – court ruling – Nov 2025
- Court case Az. IX B 72/25 (Germany) – court ruling – Nov 2025
- Royal Dutch Aviation Association (Netherlands) – court ruling – Nov 2025
- Court case W291 2298748-1 (Austria) – court ruling – Oct 2025
- Gerhard A. (data subject) (Austria) – complaint upheld – Oct 2025
- Court case 19 U 1468/25 e (Germany) – court ruling – Oct 2025
- Comune di Curtarolo (Italy) – €15K – Oct 2025
- Sweden Democrats (Sweden) – order – Oct 2025
- Agency for Control of Outstanding Debts S.R.L. (Romania) – €2K – Oct 2025