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 2,001–2,025
Health and Medical Board of the Region of Örebro County
Unknown Organisation
DPA case 19/2020
Stichting Nijestee (Nijestee foundation)
Stichting De Huismeesters
DPA case 07121-1/2020/701
DPA case 07121-1/2020/693
DPA case 07121-1/2020/519
DPA case 07120-1/2020/290
Butcher shop chain
candidate for election to the defendant's chamber (chamber of dentists)
Political Party
Mr. Y.L.
STICHTING ALBERT SCHWEITZER Hospital
DPA case 07121-1/2020/527
Ιγνατιάδης Νικόλαος και ΣΙΑ Ε.Ε.
Ombudsman
College van burgemeester en wethouders van Harderwijk
DPA case 07121-1/2020/428
Bank
DPA case 07121-1/2020/390
DPA case 7121-1 / 2020/369
DPA case 07121-1 / 2020/387
Oliveros Ustrell, S.L.
Amalfi Servicios de Restauracion S.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 (2,174 total)
- Health and Medical Board of the Region of Örebro County (Sweden) – €11K – May 2020
- Unknown Organisation (Netherlands) – €725K – Apr 2020
- DPA case 19/2020 (Belgium) – complaint upheld – Apr 2020
- Stichting Nijestee (Nijestee foundation) (Netherlands) – court ruling – Apr 2020
- Stichting De Huismeesters (Netherlands) – court ruling – Apr 2020
- DPA case 07121-1/2020/701 (Slovenia) – order – Apr 2020
- DPA case 07121-1/2020/693 (Slovenia) – order – Apr 2020
- DPA case 07121-1/2020/519 (Slovenia) – order – Apr 2020
- DPA case 07120-1/2020/290 (Slovenia) – order – Apr 2020
- Butcher shop chain (Germany) – court ruling – Apr 2020
- candidate for election to the defendant's chamber (chamber of dentists) (Germany) – court ruling – Apr 2020
- Political Party (Bulgaria) – €2K – Apr 2020
- Mr. Y.L. (Bulgaria) – €1K – Apr 2020
- STICHTING ALBERT SCHWEITZER Hospital (Netherlands) – court ruling – Apr 2020
- DPA case 07121-1/2020/527 (Slovenia) – order – Apr 2020
- Ιγνατιάδης Νικόλαος και ΣΙΑ Ε.Ε. (Greece) – €2K – Apr 2020
- Ombudsman (Poland) – order – Apr 2020
- College van burgemeester en wethouders van Harderwijk (Netherlands) – court ruling – Apr 2020
- DPA case 07121-1/2020/428 (Slovenia) – violation found – Mar 2020
- Bank (Hungary) – €3K – Mar 2020
- DPA case 07121-1/2020/390 (Slovenia) – dismissed – Mar 2020
- DPA case 7121-1 / 2020/369 (Slovenia) – order – Mar 2020
- DPA case 07121-1 / 2020/387 (Slovenia) – order – Mar 2020
- Oliveros Ustrell, S.L. (Spain) – €6K – Mar 2020
- Amalfi Servicios de Restauracion S.L. (Spain) – €6K – Mar 2020