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 1,726–1,750
Gedi Gruppo Editoriale S.p.A.
Comune di Commezzadura
Comune di Conflenti
Istituto Nazionale Previdenza Sociale (INPS)
DPA case 2020051637
DPA case PS/00054/2020
Suomen Asiakastieto Oy
Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit
Purple Sea M.I.K.E.
«Ιγνατιάδης Νικόλαος και ΣΙΑ Ε.Ε.»
DPA case 2020031337
Data protection authority of Saarland (defendant)
The Washpoint S.L.
MERCADONA S.A.
Dr. Walter A. (complainant)
IDdesign A/S (now ILVA A/S)
Ripobruna 207, S.L.
Vodafone España, SAU
IDdesign A / S
Energia y Servicios Aby 2018 SL
Ministero dello sviluppo economico (Ministry of Economic Development)
Fondazione di religione e di culto “Casa sollievo della sofferenza” Opera di San Pio da Pietrelcina
Ministero dello Sviluppo Economico
DPA case 0611-762/2020/8
Vodafone España, S.A.U.
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)
- Gedi Gruppo Editoriale S.p.A. (Italy) – €20K – Feb 2021
- Comune di Commezzadura (Italy) – €6K – Feb 2021
- Comune di Conflenti (Italy) – €2K – Feb 2021
- Istituto Nazionale Previdenza Sociale (INPS) (Italy) – €0 – Feb 2021
- DPA case 2020051637 (Iceland) – dismissed – Feb 2021
- DPA case PS/00054/2020 (Spain) – violation found – Feb 2021
- Suomen Asiakastieto Oy (Finland) – violation found – Feb 2021
- Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit (Belgium) – court ruling – Feb 2021
- Purple Sea M.I.K.E. (Greece) – €15K – Feb 2021
- «Ιγνατιάδης Νικόλαος και ΣΙΑ Ε.Ε.» (Greece) – €2K – Feb 2021
- DPA case 2020031337 (Iceland) – dismissed – Feb 2021
- Data protection authority of Saarland (defendant) (Germany) – court ruling – Feb 2021
- The Washpoint S.L. (Spain) – €1K – Feb 2021
- MERCADONA S.A. (Spain) – court ruling – Feb 2021
- Dr. Walter A. (complainant) (Austria) – dismissed – Feb 2021
- IDdesign A/S (now ILVA A/S) (Denmark) – court ruling – Feb 2021
- Ripobruna 207, S.L. (Spain) – €2K – Feb 2021
- Vodafone España, SAU (Spain) – €120K – Feb 2021
- IDdesign A / S (Denmark) – €13K – Feb 2021
- Energia y Servicios Aby 2018 SL (Spain) – €200K – Feb 2021
- Ministero dello sviluppo economico (Ministry of Economic Development) (Italy) – €75K – Feb 2021
- Fondazione di religione e di culto “Casa sollievo della sofferenza” Opera di San Pio da Pietrelcina (Italy) – €5K – Feb 2021
- Ministero dello Sviluppo Economico (Italy) – €75K – Feb 2021
- DPA case 0611-762/2020/8 (Slovenia) – no violation – Feb 2021
- Vodafone España, S.A.U. (Spain) – €120K – Feb 2021