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 2,026–2,050
Private Person
Court case 12 Sa 186/19
Court case 11 ZB 19.991
Gesthotel Activos Balagares
Private individual
Retailer
Liceo Scientifico Nobel di Torre del Greco
Liceo Artistico Statale di Napoli
Comune di San Giorgio Jonico
DPA case 2.1-3/20/287
Vodafone España, S.A.U.
School in Gdansk (Danzig) (fine imposed against town of Gdansk)
Vodafone España, S.AU
Vodafone España, S.A.U.
Vodafone España, S.A.U.
Coop Finnmark SA
AEMA Hispánica
La Quadrature du Net
Trade association
Casa Gracio Operation
Veterinarian (anonymous)
Αnonymous
Liquor store
Szkoła Podstawowa nr 2 w Gdańsku (Primary School in Gdańsk)
Mymoviles Europa 2000, 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)
- Private Person (Spain) – €4K – Mar 2020
- Court case 12 Sa 186/19 (Germany) – court ruling – Mar 2020
- Court case 11 ZB 19.991 (Germany) – court ruling – Mar 2020
- Gesthotel Activos Balagares (Spain) – €15K – Mar 2020
- Private individual (Spain) – €4K – Mar 2020
- Retailer (Spain) – €3K – Mar 2020
- Liceo Scientifico Nobel di Torre del Greco (Italy) – €4K – Mar 2020
- Liceo Artistico Statale di Napoli (Italy) – €4K – Mar 2020
- Comune di San Giorgio Jonico (Italy) – €3K – Mar 2020
- DPA case 2.1-3/20/287 (Estonia) – order – Mar 2020
- Vodafone España, S.A.U. (Spain) – €60K – Mar 2020
- School in Gdansk (Danzig) (fine imposed against town of Gdansk) (Poland) – €0 – Mar 2020
- Vodafone España, S.AU (Spain) – €60K – Mar 2020
- Vodafone España, S.A.U. (Spain) – €40K – Mar 2020
- Vodafone España, S.A.U. (Spain) – €24K – Mar 2020
- Coop Finnmark SA (Norway) – order – Feb 2020
- AEMA Hispánica (Spain) – €4K – Feb 2020
- La Quadrature du Net (France) – court ruling – Feb 2020
- Trade association (Germany) – court ruling – Feb 2020
- Casa Gracio Operation (Spain) – €6K – Feb 2020
- Veterinarian (anonymous) (Germany) – court ruling – Feb 2020
- Αnonymous (Germany) – court ruling – Feb 2020
- Liquor store (Belgium) – court ruling – Feb 2020
- Szkoła Podstawowa nr 2 w Gdańsku (Primary School in Gdańsk) (Poland) – €0 – Feb 2020
- Mymoviles Europa 2000, S.L. (Spain) – €2K – Feb 2020