Art. 5 GDPR
Cookie consent and ePrivacy enforcement actions citing this article.
Actions
334
Total Fines
€396.9M
Average Fine
€1.7M
Countries
25
Enforcement Under Art. 5 GDPR
Art. 5 GDPR has been cited in 334 European enforcement actions related to cookie consent and data protection. These actions have resulted in fines totaling €396.9M, with an average fine of €1.7M. Enforcement is spread across 25 countries, with Italy being the most active enforcer.
Largest Fines Citing Art. 5 GDPR
Recent Enforcement
Enforcement by Country
| Country | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 105 | €120.4M |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 46 | €1.1M |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 28 | €61.9M |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 25 | €2K |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | 20 | €500K |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 13 | €775K |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | 12 | €32K |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | 11 | €192K |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 8 | €5.1M |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 8 | €83K |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 8 | €249K |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 8 | €80K |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 6 | €186.4M |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | 6 | €300K |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 5 | €81K |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 5 | €70K |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | 4 | €5.5M |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | 3 | €25K |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | 3 | €24K |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | 2 | €70K |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 2 | €14.0M |
| 🇫🇷 France | 2 | €0 |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 2 | €20K |
| 🇲🇹 Malta | 1 | €5K |
| 🇪🇺 European Union | 1 | €0 |
Enforcement by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | €2K |
| 2019 | 27 | €26.9M |
| 2020 | 122 | €129.3M |
| 2021 | 46 | €15.6M |
| 2022 | 47 | €180.5M |
| 2023 | 39 | €12.2M |
| 2024 | 25 | €31.6M |
| 2025 | 23 | €711K |
| 2026 | 4 | €15K |
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 334 enforcement actions, resulting in fines totaling €396.9M.
What is the average fine for Art. 5 GDPR violations?
The average fine for enforcement actions citing Art. 5 GDPR is €1.7M, 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. 9 GDPR.