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 2,101–2,125
DPA case 0712-1/2019/2504
Madrileña Red De Gas, S.A.U.
Employee Insurance Agency (UWV)
DFW
DPA case 0712-1/2019/2419
El Maestro Cerrajero SL
DPA case nr. 2019/232
Menzis (Health Insurance Company)
Jocker Premium Invex
Deutsche Wohnen SE
Deutsche Wohnen SE
Österreichische Post AG
Vodafone España, S.A.U.
LGS Handling Ltd, Louis Travel Ltd, and Louis Aviation Ltd
LGS Handling Ltd, Louis Travel Ltd, and Louis Aviation Ltd
LGS Handling Ltd, Louis Travel Ltd, and Louis Aviation Ltd
Vodafone España, S.A.U.
Mayor of Aleksandrów Kujawski
Xfera Moviles S.A.
ClickQuickNow
Unknown Company
The Ministry of Interior Affairs
Telecommunication Service Provider
Vueling Airlines
Inteligo Media SA
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)
- DPA case 0712-1/2019/2504 (Slovenia) – order – Nov 2019
- Madrileña Red De Gas, S.A.U. (Spain) – complaint upheld – Nov 2019
- Employee Insurance Agency (UWV) (Netherlands) – court ruling – Nov 2019
- DFW (Netherlands) – court ruling – Nov 2019
- DPA case 0712-1/2019/2419 (Slovenia) – order – Nov 2019
- El Maestro Cerrajero SL (Spain) – order – Nov 2019
- DPA case nr. 2019/232 (Iceland) – dismissed – Oct 2019
- Menzis (Health Insurance Company) (Netherlands) – €50K – Oct 2019
- Jocker Premium Invex (Spain) – €6K – Oct 2019
- Deutsche Wohnen SE (Germany) – €0 – Oct 2019
- Deutsche Wohnen SE (Germany) – €14.5M – Oct 2019
- Österreichische Post AG (Austria) – €0 – Oct 2019
- Vodafone España, S.A.U. (Spain) – €36K – Oct 2019
- LGS Handling Ltd, Louis Travel Ltd, and Louis Aviation Ltd (Cyprus) – €2K – Oct 2019
- LGS Handling Ltd, Louis Travel Ltd, and Louis Aviation Ltd (Cyprus) – €10K – Oct 2019
- LGS Handling Ltd, Louis Travel Ltd, and Louis Aviation Ltd (Cyprus) – €70K – Oct 2019
- Vodafone España, S.A.U. (Spain) – €60K – Oct 2019
- Mayor of Aleksandrów Kujawski (Poland) – €9K – Oct 2019
- Xfera Moviles S.A. (Spain) – €60K – Oct 2019
- ClickQuickNow (Poland) – €47K – Oct 2019
- Unknown Company (Hungary) – €3K – Oct 2019
- The Ministry of Interior Affairs (Bulgaria) – €5K – Oct 2019
- Telecommunication Service Provider (Greece) – €200K – Oct 2019
- Vueling Airlines (Spain) – €30K – Oct 2019
- Inteligo Media SA (Romania) – €9K – Sept 2019