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Art. 2 GDPR

Privacy and data-protection enforcement actions citing this article.

Recorded fines
€15K
Settlements
€0
Restitution, damages & other payments
€0

Payment categories are separate and must not be added together. Shared obligations count once, against their designated case. Amounts describe recorded obligations, not money collected.

Actions

10

Total Fines

€15K

Average Fine

€15K

Countries

6

Enforcement Under Art. 2 GDPR

Art. 2 GDPR has been cited in 10 European data-protection enforcement actions. These actions have resulted in fines totaling €15K, with an average fine of €15K. Enforcement is spread across 6 countries, with Austria being the most active enforcer.

Enforcement by Country

Enforcement by Year

YearActionsTotal Fines
20203€0
20211€0
20222€0
20241€0
20251€0
20262€15K

Commonly Co-Cited Articles

Art. 5 GDPR
3 shared actions
Art. 6 GDPR
3 shared actions
Art. 9 GDPR
3 shared actions
Art. 4(1) GDPR
3 shared actions
Art. 77(1) GDPR
3 shared actions
Art. 51 GDPR
2 shared actions
Art. 57(1)(f) GDPR
2 shared actions
Art. 78(1) GDPR
2 shared actions
Art. 55(3) GDPR
1 shared actions
Art. 77 GDPR
1 shared actions

Frequently Asked Questions

How many enforcement actions cite Art. 2 GDPR?

European data protection authorities have cited Art. 2 GDPR in 10 enforcement actions, resulting in fines totaling €15K.

What is the average fine for Art. 2 GDPR violations?

The average fine for enforcement actions citing Art. 2 GDPR is €15K, though amounts vary significantly based on the severity and scope of the violation.

Which countries enforce Art. 2 GDPR most?

The most active countries in enforcing Art. 2 GDPR are Austria, Germany, Spain.

Which GDPR articles are commonly cited alongside Art. 2 GDPR?

Art. 2 GDPR is most frequently cited together with Art. 5 GDPR, Art. 6 GDPR, Art. 9 GDPR.

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