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 1,926–1,950
ΚΕΟ PLC
ASOCIACIÓN DE VIGILANTES DE SEGURIDAD DEL AEROPUERTO DE BARCELONA
Spartoo
Bank
Acc Consulting Varsinais-Suomi
Vodafone España, SAU
Supermarket
Vodafone España SAU
Community of Manduria
Region of Campania
Community of San Giorgio Jonico
Communal political association
Arp Hansen Hotel Group A/S
Telefónica Móviles España, SAU
El Real Sporting de Gijón S.A.D.
Telefónica Móviles España, SAU
Telefónica Móviles España, SAU
El Periódico de Catalunya, S.L.U.
Court case 8598127 KK EXPL 20-357
Court case 1 L 134/20
Orange Espagne S.A.U.
Xfera Moviles S.A.
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, SA
French Ministry of Health
Operator of CCTV of a residential building
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)
- ΚΕΟ PLC (Cyprus) – complaint upheld – Aug 2020
- ASOCIACIÓN DE VIGILANTES DE SEGURIDAD DEL AEROPUERTO DE BARCELONA (Spain) – €2K – Aug 2020
- Spartoo (France) – €250K – Aug 2020
- Bank (Austria) – €100 – Aug 2020
- Acc Consulting Varsinais-Suomi (Finland) – €7K – Aug 2020
- Vodafone España, SAU (Spain) – €60K – Aug 2020
- Supermarket (Italy) – €1K – Aug 2020
- Vodafone España SAU (Spain) – €45K – Jul 2020
- Community of Manduria (Italy) – €2K – Jul 2020
- Region of Campania (Italy) – €4K – Jul 2020
- Community of San Giorgio Jonico (Italy) – €3K – Jul 2020
- Communal political association (Belgium) – €3K – Jul 2020
- Arp Hansen Hotel Group A/S (Denmark) – €148K – Jul 2020
- Telefónica Móviles España, SAU (Spain) – €75K – Jul 2020
- El Real Sporting de Gijón S.A.D. (Spain) – €5K – Jul 2020
- Telefónica Móviles España, SAU (Spain) – €70K – Jul 2020
- Telefónica Móviles España, SAU (Spain) – €55K – Jul 2020
- El Periódico de Catalunya, S.L.U. (Spain) – €10K – Jul 2020
- Court case 8598127 KK EXPL 20-357 (Netherlands) – court ruling – Jul 2020
- Court case 1 L 134/20 (Germany) – court ruling – Jul 2020
- Orange Espagne S.A.U. (Spain) – €80K – Jul 2020
- Xfera Moviles S.A. (Spain) – €70K – Jul 2020
- Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, SA (Spain) – €24K – Jul 2020
- French Ministry of Health (France) – violation found – Jul 2020
- Operator of CCTV of a residential building (Belgium) – €5K – Jul 2020