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Art. 5(1) GDPR

Privacy and tracking enforcement actions citing this article.

Recorded fines
€31.4M
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

94

Total Fines

€31.4M

Average Fine

€642K

Countries

23

Enforcement Under Art. 5(1) GDPR

Art. 5(1) GDPR has been cited in 94 European data-protection enforcement actions. These actions have resulted in fines totaling €31.4M, with an average fine of €642K. Enforcement is spread across 23 countries, with Italy being the most active enforcer.

Enforcement by Year

YearActionsTotal Fines
20196€320K
20208€12.5M
202120€3.4M
202214€1.1M
202318€2.5M
20249€618K
202513€1.5M
20266€9.5M

Commonly Co-Cited Articles

Art. 6(1) GDPR
25 shared actions
Art. 6 GDPR
21 shared actions
Art. 13 GDPR
18 shared actions
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
13 shared actions
Art. 5(2) GDPR
11 shared actions
Art. 28 GDPR
10 shared actions
Art. 32 GDPR
10 shared actions
Art. 24 GDPR
8 shared actions
Art. 14 GDPR
8 shared actions
Art. 24(1) GDPR
7 shared actions

Frequently Asked Questions

How many enforcement actions cite Art. 5(1) GDPR?

European data protection authorities have cited Art. 5(1) GDPR in 94 enforcement actions, resulting in fines totaling €31.4M.

What is the average fine for Art. 5(1) GDPR violations?

The average fine for enforcement actions citing Art. 5(1) GDPR is €642K, though amounts vary significantly based on the severity and scope of the violation.

Which countries enforce Art. 5(1) GDPR most?

The most active countries in enforcing Art. 5(1) GDPR are Italy, Iceland, Greece.

Which GDPR articles are commonly cited alongside Art. 5(1) GDPR?

Art. 5(1) GDPR is most frequently cited together with Art. 6(1) GDPR, Art. 6 GDPR, Art. 13 GDPR.

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