Art. 5 GDPR
GDPR and ePrivacy enforcement actions citing this article.
Actions
449
Total Fines
€762.5M
Average Fine
€2.6M
Countries
28
Enforcement Under Art. 5 GDPR
Art. 5 GDPR has been cited in 449 European data-protection enforcement actions. These actions have resulted in fines totaling €762.5M, with an average fine of €2.6M. Enforcement is spread across 28 countries, with Italy being the most active enforcer.
Largest Fines Citing Art. 5 GDPR
Recent Enforcement
Enforcement by Country
| Country | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 133 | €91.2M |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 59 | €1.9M |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 56 | €55.3M |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 37 | €2K |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | 23 | €525K |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 16 | €1.3M |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | 15 | €192K |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 11 | €854K |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | 10 | €31K |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 9 | €5.5M |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 9 | €399K |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | 7 | €300K |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | 7 | €5.5M |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 7 | €86K |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 6 | €583.9M |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 6 | €81K |
| 🇫🇷 France | 5 | €1.1M |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 5 | €92K |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 5 | €70K |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | 5 | €7K |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | 4 | €70K |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | 4 | €24K |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 3 | €14.0M |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | 2 | €70K |
| 🇪🇺 European Union | 2 | €0 |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 1 | €0 |
| 🇸🇰 Slovakia | 1 | €0 |
| 🇲🇹 Malta | 1 | €5K |
Enforcement by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | €2K |
| 2019 | 34 | €27.6M |
| 2020 | 147 | €88.7M |
| 2021 | 71 | €8.1M |
| 2022 | 62 | €181.7M |
| 2023 | 42 | €7.0M |
| 2024 | 31 | €32.3M |
| 2025 | 28 | €713K |
| 2026 | 33 | €416.4M |
Commonly Co-Cited Articles
Frequently Asked Questions
How many enforcement actions cite Art. 5 GDPR?
European data protection authorities have cited Art. 5 GDPR in 449 enforcement actions, resulting in fines totaling €762.5M.
What is the average fine for Art. 5 GDPR violations?
The average fine for enforcement actions citing Art. 5 GDPR is €2.6M, though amounts vary significantly based on the severity and scope of the violation.
Which countries enforce Art. 5 GDPR most?
The most active countries in enforcing Art. 5 GDPR are Italy, Spain, Germany.
Which GDPR articles are commonly cited alongside Art. 5 GDPR?
Art. 5 GDPR is most frequently cited together with Art. 6 GDPR, Art. 13 GDPR, Art. 32 GDPR.