Art. 38 GDPR

GDPR and ePrivacy enforcement actions citing this article.

Actions

12

Total Fines

€490K

Average Fine

€70K

Countries

7

Enforcement Under Art. 38 GDPR

Art. 38 GDPR has been cited in 12 European data-protection enforcement actions. These actions have resulted in fines totaling €490K, with an average fine of €70K. Enforcement is spread across 7 countries, with Belgium being the most active enforcer.

Enforcement by Country

Enforcement by Year

YearActionsTotal Fines
20202€0
20211€0
20224€12K
20231€30K
20243€100K
20251€348K

Commonly Co-Cited Articles

Art. 39 GDPR
6 shared actions
Art. 37 GDPR
5 shared actions
Art. 6 GDPR
4 shared actions
Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
3 shared actions
Art. 31 GDPR
3 shared actions
Art. 32 GDPR
3 shared actions
Art. 12 GDPR
3 shared actions
Art. 13 GDPR
3 shared actions
Art. 24 GDPR
3 shared actions
Art. 5(1)(b) GDPR
2 shared actions

Frequently Asked Questions

How many enforcement actions cite Art. 38 GDPR?

European data protection authorities have cited Art. 38 GDPR in 12 enforcement actions, resulting in fines totaling €490K.

What is the average fine for Art. 38 GDPR violations?

The average fine for enforcement actions citing Art. 38 GDPR is €70K, though amounts vary significantly based on the severity and scope of the violation.

Which countries enforce Art. 38 GDPR most?

The most active countries in enforcing Art. 38 GDPR are Belgium, Italy, Greece.

Which GDPR articles are commonly cited alongside Art. 38 GDPR?

Art. 38 GDPR is most frequently cited together with Art. 39 GDPR, Art. 37 GDPR, Art. 6 GDPR.

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