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 1,851–1,875
Homeowners Association
VODAFONE ESPAÑA S.A.U.
Vodafone España, S.A.U.
Orange România SA
RECAMBIOS VILLALEGRE S.L.
DPA case 72/2020
Court case 2 ME 426/20
Court case 51 O 513/20
beneficiary of financial aid (data subject)
Telefonica Moviles Espana, S.A.U.
La Quadrature du Net
Vodafone España, S.A.U.
DPA case 71/2020
DPA case PS/00120/2020
Departamento de Educación del Gobierno de Navarra
Borgo Fonte Scura s.r.l.
Vodafone ESPAÑA, S.A.U.
DPA case 2020010673
Court case II SA/Wa 310/20
Organic Natur 03 S.L.
Università Campus Bio-medico di Roma (Polyclinic)
ORGANIC AND NATUR 03, S.L
DPA case PS/00044/2020
CABRERA & GIL ABOGADOS, S.L.P
DPA case PS/00143/2020
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)
- Homeowners Association (Spain) – €2K – Nov 2020
- VODAFONE ESPAÑA S.A.U. (Spain) – €42K – Nov 2020
- Vodafone España, S.A.U. (Spain) – €42K – Nov 2020
- Orange România SA (European Union) – cjeu ruling – Nov 2020
- RECAMBIOS VILLALEGRE S.L. (Spain) – €12K – Nov 2020
- DPA case 72/2020 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Nov 2020
- Court case 2 ME 426/20 (Germany) – court ruling – Nov 2020
- Court case 51 O 513/20 (Germany) – court ruling – Nov 2020
- beneficiary of financial aid (data subject) (Austria) – dismissed – Nov 2020
- Telefonica Moviles Espana, S.A.U. (Spain) – €75K – Nov 2020
- La Quadrature du Net (France) – court ruling – Nov 2020
- Vodafone España, S.A.U. (Spain) – €30K – Nov 2020
- DPA case 71/2020 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Oct 2020
- DPA case PS/00120/2020 (Spain) – complaint upheld – Oct 2020
- Departamento de Educación del Gobierno de Navarra (Spain) – violation found – Oct 2020
- Borgo Fonte Scura s.r.l. (Italy) – €4K – Oct 2020
- Vodafone ESPAÑA, S.A.U. (Spain) – €30K – Oct 2020
- DPA case 2020010673 (Iceland) – complaint upheld – Oct 2020
- Court case II SA/Wa 310/20 (Poland) – court ruling – Oct 2020
- Organic Natur 03 S.L. (Spain) – €4K – Oct 2020
- Università Campus Bio-medico di Roma (Polyclinic) (Italy) – €20K – Oct 2020
- ORGANIC AND NATUR 03, S.L (Spain) – €4K – Oct 2020
- DPA case PS/00044/2020 (Spain) – complaint upheld – Oct 2020
- CABRERA & GIL ABOGADOS, S.L.P (Spain) – €2K – Oct 2020
- DPA case PS/00143/2020 (Spain) – complaint upheld – Oct 2020