Art. 5(3) ePrivacy Directive
Cookie consent and ePrivacy enforcement actions citing this article.
Actions
42
Total Fines
€358.1M
Average Fine
€35.8M
Countries
15
Enforcement Under Art. 5(3) ePrivacy Directive
Art. 5(3) ePrivacy Directive has been cited in 42 European enforcement actions related to cookie consent and data protection. These actions have resulted in fines totaling €358.1M, with an average fine of €35.8M. Enforcement is spread across 15 countries, with Belgium being the most active enforcer.
Largest Fines Citing Art. 5(3) ePrivacy Directive
Recent Enforcement
Enforcement by Country
| Country | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 10 | €65K |
| 🇫🇷 France | 10 | €358.0M |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 5 | €0 |
| 🇪🇺 European Union | 4 | €0 |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 2 | €0 |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 2 | €2K |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 1 | €0 |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 1 | €0 |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 1 | €0 |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 1 | €0 |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 1 | €0 |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | 1 | €0 |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 1 | €0 |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 1 | €0 |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 1 | €50K |
Enforcement by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | €0 |
| 2012 | 1 | €0 |
| 2013 | 1 | €0 |
| 2016 | 1 | €0 |
| 2019 | 4 | €17K |
| 2020 | 7 | €135.0M |
| 2021 | 5 | €150.1M |
| 2022 | 8 | €63.0M |
| 2023 | 5 | €10.0M |
| 2024 | 5 | €0 |
| 2025 | 4 | €0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many enforcement actions cite Art. 5(3) ePrivacy Directive?
European data protection authorities have cited Art. 5(3) ePrivacy Directive in 42 enforcement actions, resulting in fines totaling €358.1M.
What is the average fine for Art. 5(3) ePrivacy Directive violations?
The average fine for enforcement actions citing Art. 5(3) ePrivacy Directive is €35.8M, though amounts vary significantly based on the severity and scope of the violation.
Which countries enforce Art. 5(3) ePrivacy Directive most?
The most active countries in enforcing Art. 5(3) ePrivacy Directive are Belgium, France, Germany.
Which GDPR articles are commonly cited alongside Art. 5(3) ePrivacy Directive?
Art. 5(3) ePrivacy Directive is most frequently cited together with Art. 4(11) GDPR, Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, Art. 82 Loi Informatique et Libertés.